Internal Medicine Nurse (Rn)

A New York City healthcare organization is looking to boost their Internal Medicine team in the Bedford area oF Brooklyn with the addition of a new, licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
About the Opportunity:

• Start: ASAP
• Setting: Clinic
• Schedule: Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8am to 5pm; 8:30am to 5:30pm; or, 9am to 6pm

Responsibilities:

The Internal Medicine Nurse (RN) will:

• Provide general nursing care to patients, including: administering prescribed medications and treatments
• Assist with applicant screening, selection, training, providing feedback for performance evaluations, and providing information related to employee discipline and termination of staff
• Prepare equipment and aid the Physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients
• Prepare prescriptions or medication refills, for review and signature by provider
• Contact patients with test results and provide recommendations on cases per Physician determination and/or standards of care
• Facilitate clinical messages and chronic condition management education to patients
• Triage urgent same day or double booked appointment requests
• Document progress notes in electronic health record within 24 hours
• Manage in-basket requests and responds to all requests in a timely manner
• Perform other duties, as needed

Qualifications:

• 1+ year of related Nursing experience
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Knowledge of Medical Chart Reporting
• Solid assessment, clinical, and documentation skills
• Patient oriented
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organized

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Nursing
• Working knowledge of Epic EMRs