Medical Office RN - Surgical Oncology Float Department- Poughkeepsie, NY

Description

Position at Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

• $5,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time

Medical Office RN position floating to Surgical Oncology offices in and around the Poughkeepsie, NY area.

40 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm. LOCATION AND HOURS MAY VARY.

Salary Range : $32.64 - $65.01 Hourly + $4 Float Pool Differential

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance.

We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB / GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

Summary : To assist the physician or physician assistant in providing primary medical care to the patients of the Office Practice.

Responsibilities :

1. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment and the patient to assist the physician or the physician assistant with the patient's medical exam.

2. Obtains the patients history and basic medical data such as vital signs, temperature, height and weight, vision and chief complaint.

3. Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care and suture removal.

4. Collects, prepares and analyzes patient specimens as directed by the physician or physician assistant.

5. Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress and note symptom changes.

6. Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advise them of test results or relay a physician's instructions.

7. Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and WCMG missions through a process of total quality improvement.

8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

9. Maintain and Model Nuvance Health Foundational Values (Personal, Imaginative, Agile, Connected).

10. Performs other duties as required.

Other information :

Medical knowledge and terminology.

Computer skills / data entry (including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook).

Knowledge of insurance contracts and requirements.

Clinical and business office functions, including direct patient care.

Verbal and written English proficiency.

Minimum Experience & Requirement :

Three years Desired. Associates Degree, Current RN License and BLS.

Previous medical office experience preferred

Working Conditions :

Manual : Some manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Some occupational risk

Physical Effort : Sedentary / light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Department : Surgical Oncology

Exempt : No

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!