RN, OBGYN Outpatient Temp

Stamford Health Medical Group is hiring a temporary/contract RN for our OBGYN practice. OBGYN experience is required.

About the role

At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person-centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with. Come join a well-established, highly productive and close-knit team of patient-focused Physicians and multiple support staff members!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and provide supervision & mentorship for non-RN team members.
• Serve as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.
• Review schedules and organize patient flow; greet patients, document patient concerns, questions, etc., and accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms.
• Prepare patients for physical exams and conduct initial patient interviews, reviewing patient medical profiles, H&P, and document in EMR/manual charting as appropriate.
• Obtain and accurately document patient vital signs, weight, and report any abnormalities to the physician.
• Assist with specimen collection and testing as necessary, documenting pertinent information in EMR.
• Assist patients as necessary (e.g., walking, transferring, dressing).
• Provide minor treatment as directed by the physician and assist physicians with minor procedures.
• Provide education after assessing the learning needs of the patient and/or family.
• Document all patient-related activities.
• Schedule patient testing and pre-certify if insurances require.
• Respond to all telephone messages (patient, physician offices, etc.).
• Perform end-of-month checks for expired supplies and medication.
• Stock rooms and maintain inventory of exam/procedure rooms.
• Order supplies as needed.
• Clean the exam/procedure room and equipment after each patient.
• Prepare exam/procedure room for the next patient and physician needs.
• Notify patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow up.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities, and participate in continuing education programs.

Qualifications

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

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Location rotation between Old Greenwich, Stamford, & Darien. Schedule will be provided bimonthly.