Medical Practice RN, Cardiology- Danbury, CT

Sign‑On Bonus

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

To assist the clinician in providing medical care to the patients of the Medical Practice.

• 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 relays a physician’s instructions.
• Performs organizational responsibilities to achieve the Practice’s and organization’s missions through a process of total quality improvement.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Maintains and models the organization’s values.
• Demonstrates regular, dependable, and predictable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

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.

• Manual:
  Significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity.
• Occupational:
  Some occupational risk.
• Physical Effort:
  Medium to heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force.
• Physical Environment:
  Generally pleasant working conditions.
• Credentials: RN.

• Company:
  Nuvance Health Med Practice CT.
• Org Unit: 506.
• Department: DB Cardiology.
• Exempt:
  No.
• Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly.