RN, Colorectal Surgery, Temp Stamford

Responsibilities

• Carefully coordinates and develops patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Fulfills the role of supervisor and mentor to non-RN team members.
• Serves as a resource for both staff and management in identifying and resolving issues.
• Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greets patients, documents concerns, and prepares patients for exams/procedures.
• Conducts initial patient interviews, reviews medical profiles, H&P, and documents in EMR/manual charts.
• Accurately documents vital signs, weight, and reports any abnormalities to the physician.
• Assists with specimen collection and testing as needed.
• Supports patients with tasks such as walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Administers minor treatments and assists with minor procedures as directed by the physician.
• Provides education to patients and families based on their learning needs.
• Schedules patient testing and pre-certifies tests if insurance requires.
• Answers telephone messages from patients, physician offices, and others.
• End-of-month checks for expired supplies and medications; stocks rooms and maintains inventory.
• Cleans exam/procedure rooms and equipment after each patient; prepares rooms for the next patient and physician needs.
• Notifies patients of test results and follows up as instructed by the physician.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities, and participates in continuing education programs.
• Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other members of the healthcare team.
• Respects and protects patient confidentiality and privacy, disclosing information only for professional reasons in the patient's best interest.
• Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians, and fellow employees.
• Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including practice-specific requirements.
• Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards.
• Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.

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.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.