RN, Colorectal Surgery Outpatient Medical Group Full-time Stamford

Responsibilities

• Coincides and develops patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and adheres to established standards of practice.
• Supervises and mentors non-RN personnel.
• Serves as a resource for both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.
• Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greets patients, documents concerns, questions, etc.
• Accompanies patients to exam/procedure rooms and prepares them for physical exams.
• Conducts initial patient interviews, reviews medical profiles, H&P, and documents in EMR/manual charts as required.
• Accurately documents patient vital signs, weight, and reports any abnormalities to the physician.
• Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary.
• Documents pertinent information in EMR.
• Assists patients with tasks such as walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Provides minor treatments and assists physicians with minor procedures.
• Offers education to patients and families based on their learning needs.
• Arranges and pre-certifies patient tests as required by insurance.
• Answers telephone messages from patients and physician offices.
• End-of-month checks for expired supplies and medications; restocks rooms and maintains inventory.
• Cleans exam/procedure rooms and equipment after each patient.
• Prepares exam/procedure rooms for the next patient and physician's needs.
• Notifies patients of test results (as per physician instructions) and arranges follow-up appointments.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities, and participates in continuing education programs.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and other healthcare team members.
• Supports performance improvement and risk management activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT.
• BLS Certification.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.