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*Description*

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

*Medical Practice RN Breast Surgery department-Poughkeepsie, NY *

*40 hours per week, Monday-Friday between 8:30am-5:00pm.*

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.

When you join our growing, multi-specialty medical practice, you can enjoy the advantages of being a part of a large health system while working in a more intimate setting than a hospital. You can build relationships with patients over time as you take advantage of opportunities for more team building, socialization and work-life balance.

We offer a range of outpatient practices, including primary care, oncology, neurology, gastroenterology, endocrinology, OB/GYN, bariatric, surgical, cardiology and infectious diseases. Join the Nuvance Health medical practice and be part of a collaborative team in an environment of open communication and unwavering compassion.

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.

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Some occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice PC

Org Unit: 1412

Department: Breast Surgery-VBMC

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.