[Hiring] Registered Nurse @OrthoNY

Role Description

Provide nursing care to patients/families by utilizing the nursing process via the telephone for all patients.

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process
• Informs Triage Manager of case progress and reports any unusual circumstances
• Assesses patient using exemplary communication skills via the telephone throughout phone interaction
• Assists providers by obtaining accurate and timely information utilizing nursing knowledge and experience
• Follows written protocols for deliverance of care
• Provide patient education
• Documents in electronic medical records as required
• Maintains open and positive communication with providers and other health professionals
• Communicates in a positive manner with patients, families/significant others
• Exhibits excellent listening skills
• Maintains professionalism at all times
• Participates in continuing education programs
• Participates in risk management and quality assurance activities
• Adheres to all New York Spine and Wellness Center policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical field
• Skill in performing tasks appropriately
• Skill intact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients
• Ability to project a pleasant and professional image
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and set priorities

Requirements

• RN degree, BSN desired. Completion of accredited state RN program.
• Current RN license and CPR certification required.
• 1 year experience in professional nursing desired

Mental Demands

• Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously, organize, prioritize, make decisions and work efficiently and effectively under deadlines
• Ability to express oneself in a clear, concise and organized manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to think through a problem, analyze and break it down into parts to resolve or come up with a logical solution
• Ability to exercise good judgment, keeping in mind company policies and procedures as guidelines

Physical Demands

• The employee will use hands to finger and handle or feel; computer keyboard and mouse will be used on a regular basis during the work day.
• The employee must be able to speak and hear; phone work will be required on a regular basis.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus; will use the computer continuously throughout the work day.
• Must be able to sit for the majority of the day.

Work Environment

• The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• The environment is fast-paced and requires the ability to rapidly accept change, handle multiple tasks, and set priorities