Registered Nurse (RN) - Cayuga Primary Care - Community Corners - FT

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cayuga Primary Care - Community Corners

• Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve.
• Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols.
• Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.
• The purpose of the Registered Nurse position is to support the physicians and/or mid-level providers in the practice with clinical activities and direct patient care.
• The RN may also assist in appointment scheduling and other related activities for optimal patient service.
• RN's by nature of licensure have an oversight responsibility to other clinical staff (LPN's and medical assistants).
• Roles and Responsibilities: Performs professional nursing care in accordance with the New York State Nursing Practice Act.
• Carries out all assigned nursing procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients, per practice Takes and records patient's vital Performs triage for physicians/providers with regard to clinical questions, prescription refills, test results and other patient calls per practice protocols.
• Prepares patient's record for visit and patient education, as directed by physician/provider Maintains compliance regulations.
• Participates in scheduled team meetings to discuss /clarify roles, responsibility, processes, and patient issues Participates in quality improvement activities and committees, as requested.
• Provide care management by communicating with community agencies as appropriate.
• Works with all members of the team to achieve patient-centered care as well as quality care by using the best practice standards and case management.
• Required Skills and Experience: Graduation from an accredited RN program Current NYS licensure as a Registered Nurse BLS Certification Preferred Skills and Experience: Basic knowledge of diseases and treatment Knowledge of medical insurance carriers and how to obtain prior authorization Knowledge and ability to perform manual blood pressure checks Physical Requirements: Standing-- 70% Sitting-- 30% Reaching- 80% Bending-- 50% Lifting-- must be able to lift 40lb.
• Location and Travel Requirements: Location: Onsite at 905 Hanshaw Rs.

• I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review.
• If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks.
• Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law.
• I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law.
• I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks.

I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.