NORTHWELL HEALTH
FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE : PRACTICE RN
DEPARTMENT :
REPORTS TO :
POSITION Provides nursing care to patients in a professional and courteous manner. Carries
SUMMARY out Physician orders including, but not limited to, assisting with procedures, administering injections, performing phlebotomy, taking patient calls, cleaning and stocking exam rooms, calling in prescriptions, coordinating supply levels, pre- certifying patients medical services and assisting with other day-to-day operations of the office.
RESPONSIBILITIES * 1. Performs patient vital signs, ECG and other required tests, record patient history, obtain accurate medication list and any information the physician may request to enable him/her to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient.
* 2. Explains normal and abnormal test/lab results to patients and their significant others.
* 3. Educates patient regarding medications, invasive and non-invasive procedures.
* 4. Serves as a resource to clinical and non-clinical staff.
* 5. Communicates with patients, visiting nurses and other physician offices.
* 6. Schedules and processes paperwork for patient tests, cardiac catheterizations and other invasive procedures, labs, device procedures or office appointments. Calls in prescriptions. Arranges hospital admissions.
* 7. Priorities medical/emergency phone calls; handles according to office protocol.
* 8. Ensure exam rooms are clean, stocked appropriately and ready for next patient; ensure equipment is clean/sterile and in working order.
* 9. May schedule other clinical staff.
10. Performs related duties, as required.
*ADA Essential Functions
REQUIRED Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, required. Bachelor’s Degree
EXPERIENCE AND in Nursing, required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York
State
- BCLS, required. ACLS, preferred.
- Prior physician practice experience, preferred.
Department Head Signature Date
Human Resources Signature Date
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CD: 12/09 (BG); 6/10 (AC)
319I (105722)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Katonah, NY 10536: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
