Medical Practice RN- Primary Care department- Danbury, CT

Description $5,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time Medical Practice RN position in the Primary Care department in Danbury, CT. Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, 8 hour variable shifts between 7:45am-6:45pm. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance. Summary To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice. Responsibilities Triages and assesses patient conditions via phone or in-person consultations. Determines the urgency and type of care required for patients based on assessment. Provides medical advice and guidance based on assessments. Communicates with physicians, nurses and other members of the care team about patient statuses. Prepares materials, supplies, equipment, and the patient to assist the clinician with the patient's medical exam. Obtains the patient's history and medical information. Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care, nurse visits and suture removal. Collects and processes specimens as directed by the clinician and performs point of care testing. Instructs the patient and caregiver on how to perform clinician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress, and note symptom changes. Contacts the patient by telephone to provide requested follow-up, advises them of test results or relay a physician's instructions. Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practices' and organization's missions through a process of total quality improvement. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Maintains and Model the Organization's values. Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance. Performs other duties as required. Other Information Required: Three years job-related experience, one-year supervisory experience required. Five years job-related experience preferred. Desired: Associate degree preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred. Required: Active RN license based on state; BLS certification required within 30 days. Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT Working Conditions Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Credentials: RN Company: Northwell Health Med Practice CT Org Unit: 556 Department: DB PC Danbury Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly With strong heart 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 Northwell Health! #J-18808-Ljbffr