Nurse - RNIII – OBGYN Office Outpatient – Latham, NY - FT
IHA · Latham, NY · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$36.2–$47.01/hrFull-time
Full-time, day shift position in an outpatient OBGYN office located at 713 Troy-Schenectady Rd, Latham.
About the Role
Join St. Peter's Health Partners, where career opportunities and quality of life converge. This role offers a strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance, and career development with Monday–Friday office hours.
Responsibilities
- Bring patients to exam rooms, take vital signs, and document in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Review and update medication lists to ensure accuracy and completeness in the EMR for provider review.
- Complete referrals and track patient compliance.
- Review and send prescriptions electronically for provider approval.
- Obtain patient consent for procedures as directed by the provider.
- Perform pre-visit planning and review quality metrics.
- Retrieve telephonic clinical information from patients who call the office.
- Monitor and complete provider-assigned tasks in a timely manner based on urgency.
- Educate patients on medications, testing procedures, and home care techniques.
- Ensure proper labeling, handling, and documentation of patient specimens.
- Follow up with patients regarding test results as advised by the provider.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
- Maintain medical and drug supply cabinets in conjunction with nursing colleagues.
- Use the EMR to communicate effectively.
- Perform quality assurance duties as assigned.
- Provide patients with a clinical visit summary (Patient Plan) and educational materials as requested.
- Participate in daily patient care huddles as appropriate.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality patient care at all times.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Triage experience required; OB/GYN experience preferred.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
- Current unencumbered NYS RN license.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Minimum of 6 months of RN experience.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
Pay
Pay range: $36.20 – $47.01 per hour, based on experience and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The range may vary based on location.