Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Lead - Outpatient Cardiology

Employment Type:
Full time Shift:
Day Shift

Description:
RN Clinical Lead - Cardiology Associates - Outpatient

If you are looking for an RN Clinical Lead position in Niskayuna, this could be your opportunity. Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. This position is located at 2546 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Monday - Friday, Office Hours

Summary


RN Clinical Lead - the practice of the profession of nursing as a registered professional nurse is defined as diagnosing and treating human responses to actual or potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of care supportive to or restorative of life and well-being, and executing medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician or other licensed health care provider. Additionally this position requires collaboration with manager and providers to ensure clinical protocols and processes are followed and manage clinical coverage appropriately.


Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Brings patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents in electronic medical record.
• Notifies provider regarding patient in need of intervention.
• Identifies patients with ED, Hospital Admission or specialty consults and obtains records.
• Review and reconcile medication list to ensure accurate and complete list in electronic medical record (EMR) available for provider review and submission.
• Records patients' chief complaint in EMR.
• Complete referrals and tracks patients' compliance.
• Review prescriptions electronically and send prescriptions to providers for review and submission.
• Obtains prior authorization for diagnostic testing and medication and enters into EMR.
• Educates patients on procedures and obtains patient consent as directed by provider.
• Performs pre-visit planning and reviews quality metrics.
• Retrieves telephonic clinical information from patients who call into the office.
• Triage calls and provide advice to patients.
• Submit to provider for review and guidance as necessary.
• Follow up with patients within same business day.
• Documents clinical guidance and patient response in patient's medical record.
• Monitors task list and completes tasks assigned by provider in a timely manner based on urgency.
• Educates patients regarding medication, testing procedures and home care techniques.
• Ensure proper labeling, handling and documentation for patient specimens.
• Follow up with patient regarding test results based on advice given by provider.
• Ensures that patient exam rooms are stocked and cleaned at all times.
• Routinely rotates and checks for expiration dates on all medical supplies.
• Reviews supplies and notifies designated colleagues of ordering supplies prior to supply depletion.
• Performs mandatory in-service training including but not limited to OSHA and harassment.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment including disinfecting patient care areas and equipment.
• Uses the electronic medical record to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

Current unencumbered NYS RN license


Basic Life Support certification


Ability to influence and motivate others to perform their job effectively and to be responsible for making decisions on workflow


Excellent attention to detail and organization


Commitment to confidentiality and respect


Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment


Understand and embrace a customer service focus


Ability to work independently, yet function collaboratively as a team


Basic Computer Competency


Pay Range: $37.00 - $48.52

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.