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*Description*

**$5,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time**

*Medical Practice RN in the Cardiothoracic Surgery department- Danbury, CT*

*40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts, hours vary.*

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Summary:

To assist the clinician in providing primary 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.Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 576

Department: DB Cardio Thoracic Surg

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $33.66 - $67.05 Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer

Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.