Job Information
SUNY Upstate Medical University Registered Nurse (RN) in Syracuse, New York
Position Overview
Following established procedures, prepare exam rooms and patients for physician or physician’s assistant’s examination. Assist with procedures as requested.
Note: Although each RN may be assigned to a specific physician, all incumbents should be prepared to act as backup for each other as needed.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide professional nursing care to patients for the Department of OB/GYN.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care needs in the practice.
Manage telephone communications with patients, providers, staff, insurance companies, and other outside entities
Triage patient calls and perform other clinical duties
Check in of patients,
Take vital signs,
Administer injections,
Assist clinician with exams,
Conduct prescription calls,
Arrange for patient testing,
Obtain authorizations and referrals for patient's insurance,
Assist with patient education,
Maintain medical charts,
Provide backup to other staff as needed
Other duties as assigned.
Education, Training and Previous Experience Requirements
Current New York State RN License/registration required
Triage Experience Highly Preferred
Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment,
Current CPR certification
Knowledge and Skills Needed to Perform Effectively in the Position
Ability to interact compassionately with a diverse group of patients.
Excellent communications skills including written and verbal.
Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
Good time management skills
Ability to operate computer equipment sufficiently enough to complete job tasks.
Ability to learn and apply software necessary to accurately complete job tasks, including EPIC.
Job Related Physical Abilities an Individual Needs in Order to Perform the Job in a Satisfactory Manner
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and stoop. Must be able to speak and hear sufficient to communicate with patients and others. Ability to view a monitor/screen and enter data. Ability to physically assist patients as needed.
Expectations
This section explains specific expectations for this position and may be in addition to those expectations identified through a performance appraisal process.
Adheres to UCM’s policies and procedures and acts in the best interest of the Organization and its patients.
Promotes teamwork with coworkers.
Meets or exceeds expected performance standards, including consistently reporting to work on time, prepared to perform duties of position.