Staff Nurse- Southampton

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Classification:[[custFTEclassification]] Posting End Date:[[cust_PostingEndDate]] Position Summary Under direct supervision, coordinates and organizes the clinical care of patientswithin the practice Job Responsibilities Monitors the expiration dates of medical supplies. Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results. Attends unit based in-service and/or continuing education programs to maintain current knowledge base in the field. Provides in-office, patient care services. Duties may include obtaining patient histories, vital signs, venipuncture, specimen collection, administering vaccines/medications and educating patients. Recommends and implements improvements in procedures to ensure smooth functioning of the practice and high quality patient care. Develops, updates, implements and evaluates a comprehensive plan of care based on the individual patient needs. Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control. Evaluates status of patients in emergency situations to determine and obtain appropriate care, administers various medications, shots, and lab tests. Schedules tests and procedures for patients. Educates patients and family regarding treatment and therapies. Records diagnosis, treatment plans, progress notes and doctors' orders in patient charts. Coordinates and participates in patient follow up care. Calls in medication prescriptions to pharmacies. Provides continuity of care through patient family education and discharge planning. Education Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience Up to2 years of post-degree course work and/or an internship and less than one year of previous experience may be considered. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor. Licenses and Certifications Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration. BLS Certification (issued by the American Heart Association) Infection Control Certificate Working Conditions/Physical Demands Standard office work Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar was established in 2001 as a partnership between Cornell University and Qatar Foundation (QF). The first medical school in Qatar and a pioneer of coeducation at the university level, WCM-Q offers an integrated Six-Year Medical Program that incorporates pre-medical and medical studies and leads to the Cornell University M.D. degree. Teaching is by Cornell and Weill Cornell faculty, including physicians at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) who hold Weill Cornell appointments. Enrollment has grown rapidly from 25 first-year pre-medical students in the fall of 2002 to over 300 students from more than 30 countries today. WCM-Q is part of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, which was founded over 100 years ago, and shares the same mission: to provide the finest education possible for medical students to conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge to improve healthcare both now and for future generations to provide the highest quality of care to the community WCM-Q’s home city is Doha, a thriving cosmopolitan metropolis with a culturally diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and modern infrastructure. WCM-Q is a member of Qatar Foundation, a not-for-profit organization with multiple centers focused on education, research and innovation, and community development. WCM-Q is located within Education City, the flagship development of QF, which occupies more than 12 square kilometers and is home to some of the world’s leading educational institutions, including Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and overseas campuses of elite universities, such as VCUarts Qatar, Texas A&M University at Qatar, Northwestern Qatar, Georgetown University in Qatar, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, and HEC Paris in Qatar. Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Weill Cornell Medicine