Registered Nurse, Upstate Family Medicine @ Township 5 - Upstate University Hospital : Job Details

Job Summary: Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients under the supervision of a licensed medical practitioner or health professional. Works within their full scope of practice and ensures that high quality and safety is consistently delivered. Directly reports to the practices Nurse Manager.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews and prepares patient charts prior to patient appointment
• Performs various duties related to the patient appointment and medical record, such as vital signs, problems, medications, pharmacy and health history
• Epic EMR proficiency for routine clinical tasks, such as orders, changing providers, making/changing appointments, recording administered injections and use of quick disclosure
• Enters orders into EMR and obtains insurance authorizations for tests and DME, as indicated in provider notes/orders on patient visit date
• Able to act as a liaison between patients, providers, office staff and outside contacts. Ensures smooth provider work-flow, solving problems and notifying staff and patients of provider delays
• Capable of collecting samples from patients, perform routine lab tests and administer medications
• Cleans and restocks rooms. Notifies Team Leader and/or Nurse Manager of ordering supplies as needed
• Works closely with Team Leader and/or Nurse Manager and/or secretary staff to address chart/scheduling issues
• Assists providers with procedures. Prepares patients as required. Capable of anticipating both provider and patient needs
• Capable of sterilizing instruments, using proper sterilization procedures and equipment (e.g. autoclave)
• Adheres to practice policies and procedures
• Maintains current knowledge of health care issues, standards of practice, and CPT/ICD-10 codes
• Conducts triage calls in EPIC using the assigned triage training provided. RN is expected to triage all specialties patients if need be
• Input orders that are non-patient specific and within their scope of practice accompanied with the providers co-signature
• Assist nurse manager with nursing competencies, in-services, and education for staff
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: NYS licensed/registered RN. Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic medical records. Epic experience preferred. 1 year or greater of directly related experience preferred. Familiarity with medical office procedures and standards of medical care. Work Days: M-F 830am - 5pm with potential for evenings and weekends in the future Message to Applicants: Our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays. $5000 sign on bonus available, 1/2 to be received at start & 1/2 after 6 months of active service. Hybrid remote and in-office schedule available. G7: $27.00 - $40.80 Please note the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Recruitment Office: MedBest Medical Management