Registered Nurse - Primary Care Center Main Campus (Triage)

Full time, day shift, 40 hours per week at 101 Union Ave, 6th Floor PCC POB, Syracuse, New York.

About the role

Our primary care centers provide an integrated approach to promote general wellness, health maintenance, medical care, and early intervention for patients of all ages—from newborn to older adult—across the Syracuse area. This triage position offers dynamic learning opportunities in medical treatments, preventative education, and continual advancements. Our specialties include family practice, dental, OB/GYN, behavioral health, pediatric, and specialty services, with a team-based approach to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities

• Telephone triage, including assessments, prioritizing medical needs, medical record documentation, and provider collaboration.
• Nurse visits, including:
  • Medication and vaccination administration.
  • Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
  • Patient and family education.
  • Referral and specialty appointment scheduling.
• Ensure quality nursing care in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards.
• Utilize the Nursing Process to plan, direct, and supervise patient care, including direct involvement in patient and family care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in the State of New York.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Participation in orientation, continuing education, and maintenance of knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Skills

• Medium work: ability to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.

Benefits

• Shared Governance: Open-door guiding principle gives all nurses a voice.
• Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the care team, including medical assistants, secretaries, LPNs, and physicians.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program and career path opportunities to leadership roles such as team leader, preceptor, mentor, or coordinator/management.
• Work/Life Balance: Regular schedules to accommodate work, life, and school calendars.

Pay

Pay range: $35.20 - $51.10 per hour, based on experience, skills, 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.