Registered Nurse - NE
Weill Cornell Medicine
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Where applicable, establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans. Prepares equipment and assists provider during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed.
- Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physician(s) when needed. Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in conjunction with physician as needed.
- Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.
- Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
- As needed, administers appropriate injections and medications as ordered by medical providers in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Educates patients and staff on pharmacological/drug effects and protocol requirements, if applicable.
- Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.
- May be responsible for the precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.
- When needed, records medical information within the patients' electronic medical record as appropriate.
- Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.
- If applicable, assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.
- If applicable, reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms. Prepares and amends IRB protocols, consent forms and research documents.
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.
- Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.
- BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate