Medical Practice RN- GYN Oncology Department- Danbury, CT

* Description
* ****$5,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time***
* * Medical Practice RN position in the Gyn Oncology department in Danbury, CT
* * 40 hours per week, 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm.
* *
* 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.
Desired:
Oncology, Surgical Practice experience.

Location:

Danbury-24 Hospital Ave
Department: DB Gyn Oncology
Exempt:
No
Grade: S11
Salary Range:
$32.9600 - $65.0100 Hourly