Procedural Registered Nurse

Job description

About Arnot Health
Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.
Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.
Learn more at www.arnothealth.org .
Summary: Office Nurse II diagnoses and treats patient responses to actual or potential health problems through services such as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provisions of care supportive to or restorative of live and well-being and executing medical regimes prescribed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. A nursing regimen shall be consistent with and shall not vary from any existing medical regimen.
This position reports to AMS-Director of Nursing and Clinical Services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assesses and cares for patients under the direction Provider. Supervises care of licensed practical nurses and medical assistants in the office setting.
• Performs accurate triage and assessment of patient problems, prioritizes care and recognizes changes in patient status. Keeps provider informed of changes in plan of care.
• Provides comprehensive education to patients on new procedures, medications etc. and documents.
• Documents accurate, concise information in the patients EMR record in a timely manner.
• Schedules follow-up visits, consultations, referred testing and surgeries as per provider orders.
• Is competent to perform/assist provider with patient diagnostic testing, procedures as below, if required in the office setting.
• Demonstrates competency in medication administration with provider order.
• Performs all aspects of universal precautions when in patient care and maintains current Infection Control Certification as required.
• Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way being attentive to the customer's needs, both psychologically and physically and maintaining communication with the patient to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health.
• It is understood that this list of typical job duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all job duties which may be assigned.
• Conducting Urodynamic testing
• RN would assist in the OR

EDUCATION:
• Graduate of an approved RN program with current New York State or Pennsylvania licensure

EXPERIENCE:
• Previous nursing experience in a medical office setting preferred. Excellent communication and writing ability.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Employee required to be on his/her feet much of the time, some lifting, reaching and stooping involved.

INFECTION CONTROL:
• Performs all aspects of universal precautions when engaging in patient care.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
• Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood and body fluids/tissue.

Hours:
• Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (OR hours will vary)

Pay Range Disclosure:
• Standard Rate of $39.90 - $47.27 per hour plus benefits

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .