Staff RN - Pediatrics Outpatient - Fulltime Darien CT

Job DescriptionThe Registered Nurse coordinates and develops patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and follows all established standards of practice within the State and Federal guidelines. Provides supervision and mentorship of non-RN personnel. Serves as a resource to both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.Major Accountabilities / Critical Responsibilities:Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greet patients, documents patients concern, questions etc…accompanies patient to exam/procedure room and prepares patients for physical exam. Initial patient interview; reviewing patient medical profile, H&P and document in EMR/manual charting as appropriateObtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, weight: reports any abnormalities to physician. Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary. Documents pertinent information in EMRAssists patients as necessary i.e. walking, transferring, dressing etc…Provides minor treatment as directed by physician, assists physicians with minor proceduresProvides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and or familyDocuments all patient related activitiesAs necessary, Schedules patient testing and pre certifies if insurances requiresResponds to all telephone messages (patient, physician offices etc…)End of month checks for expired supplies and medicationStocks rooms/maintains inventory or exam/procedure roomsOrders supplies as neededCleans the exam/procedure room & equipment after each patientPrepares exam /procedure room for next patient & physician needsNotifies patients of test results (per physician instruction) and follow upAttends scheduled staff meetings, in service education opportunities and participates in continuing education programs. Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with employees and other managers of the health care team.Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for the professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights. Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the office.Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activitiesPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. Completes required continuous training and education, including practice specific requirements. Demonstrates professional work behavior by following Service Standards. Complies with departmental organizational policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirementsQualifications/Requirements:Graduate of an accredited school of nursingValid license as Registered Nurse in CTBLS CertificationExcellent customer service / communication skills.Knowledge of medical terminology.Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.Must be able to read, write and speak the English language.Patient Population Served:All practice patients as neededManual Skills:Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, (i.e., typing on computer keyboard, use of telephone).Physical Effort:Mobility is necessary to provide quality patient care. Manual dexterity is used to assist patients with activity of daily living, operate equipment and perform assigned treatments. Physical effort is required to assist patients with transfer and ambulation, which may involve lifting, pushing and pulling patients. Hearing within normal range is necessary to safely provide patient care. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 poundsPhysical Environment:Regular exposure to blood/body fluids, chemicals and equipment used in the treatment of patients. Significant portions of daily assignments involve occupational risks such as cuts, needle puncture, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls or back injury sustained while assisting with moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment or materials