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nNorthwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State's largest private employer with over 104,000 employees - including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners - who are working to change health care for the better.
nPer Diem Medical Practice RN in the Pulmonary department in Danbury, CT
nMonday - Friday, 2x a week 8-hour shifts, 8:30am-5pm
nnn nFlat Per Diem Rate:$47.74
nnn nSummary:
nTo assist the clinician in providing primary medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.
nResponsibilities:
nnnTriages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations.
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nnDetermines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment.
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nnProvides medical advice and guidance based on assessments.
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nnCommunicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses.
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nnPrepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient's medical exam.
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nnObtains the patient's history and medical information.
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nnProvides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal.
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nnCollects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing.
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nnInstructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes.
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nnContacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.
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nnPerforms organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and organization's missions through a process of total quality improvement.
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nnFulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
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nnMaintains and Model the Organization's values.
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nnDemonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
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nnPerforms other duties as required.
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n nOther Information:
nRequired:Five years job-related experience preferred. Desired: Associate degree preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred
nRequired: Active RN license based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days.Working Conditions:
nPhysical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
nIt is Northwell Health's policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status, or citizenship status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, their or their dependent's sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Worksite address
danbury, CT, 06813, US
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