Nursing Jobs in Accord, NY

Phone Triage RN- Cardiology department, Rhinebeck/ Kingston, NY

$36.53 - $67.90 / hour

Description $5,000 - Sign-On Bonus for Full-time externals only, pro-rated for Part-time*** Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better. Purpose Responsible to triage patients over the phone or in the office to ensure prompt identification of patients with high-risk conditions. Information is presented to a physician for required action to be taken. Liaison between hospital, office and referring physicians. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Responsibilities Talks directly to patients on the telephone, provides a physician with necessary information and then directs them to emergency rooms or urgent care centers or to see their physician during office hours as instructed by a physician. Performs short evaluation of the patient situation to estimate severity of illness and/or injury including learning about chief complaint and, as possible, obtaining vital sign and mental status information. Confers with physician. Sends those with high-risk chief complaints such as chest pain to ER immediately as directed by physician. Sets up appointment for patients who do not need to go to ER but need to see a physician or arranges for an appointment scheduler to make the appointment. Process prescription renewals as directed by physician orders. Liaison between referring physicians calling office to speak with Cardiologist regarding mutual patients. Liaison between the hospitals and Cardiologists and disseminate requests for consults or transfers by rounding physicians. Enter these patients into the portal for rounding Cardiologists to see. Participate on the Emergency Response Team. Perform IV Lasix administration. Maintain and Model REACH Values (Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Honor) Demonstrates regular, reliable and predictable attendance Performs other duties as required Education And Experience Requirements Associates Degree in Nursing minimum, bachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 2-3 years of experience Nursing Triage or equivalent experience. (Cardiology/ICU/ED/OR experience preferred.) Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements Knowledge of telephone-based clinical assessment techniques. Knowledge of medical practice telephone triage protocols. Knowledge of appropriate home health information for patients to follow until visit with physician, if they do not need an immediate ER visit. Skill in using electronic medical records to check patient history. Skill in using computerized medical information database during evaluation as guide to appropriate decision. Skill in making triage decisions and responding quickly and calmly in emergency situations such as calling 911 and arranging for ambulance. Skill in IV administration. License, Registration, Or Certification Requirements Valid NYS RN License Valid ACLS Certification Valid BLS Certification Working Conditions Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Credentials:RN Company: Hudson Valley Cardiovascular Org Unit: 949 Department: Kingston Cardiology Exempt: No Salary Range: $36.53 - $67.90 Hourly

RN

Outpatient

3 weeks ago

Registered Nurse, Hem/Onc - Crystal Run Healthcare

UnitedHealthcare Newburgh, NY

$29 - $52 / hour

Optum NY, is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hematology or Oncology to join our team in Newburgh, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Registered Nurse for Hematology/Oncology provides professional nursing care to patients via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as needed, and participates in patient teaching. Provides Direction To: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-6p, 4 - 9.5 hour shifts, with rotating day off. Locations: Newburgh (possible travel to other Oncology Infusion sites as needed for coverage: Middletown, Rock Hill) Primary Responsibilities: Demonstrates clinical competence in the direct care of patients/significant others in established area of practice, considering developmental differences among patients Demonstrates basic knowledge of common disease processes and treatments, including pertinent diagnostic/laboratory testing and medical/nursing interventions; familiar with preventative health measures related to population served Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care, focusing on addressing each patient's individual and family needs at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner Utilizes evidence-based approaches with patients/families/caregivers to support self-management, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change Collaborates with patients/significant others and other members of the healthcare team to establish goals and priorities to meet patients' immediate and future needs; Actively participates in the care team to ensure that patient needs and preferences are incorporated into the comprehensive plan of care Using population-specific knowledge and clinical expertise, contributes to the continual assessment and effective management of the health needs of assigned patient populations Performs telephone triage with particular emphasis on assessment, problem/priority identification, and decision-making Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and technical ability in medication/treatment administration; administers prescribed medications correctly, with knowledge of proper dosage, route, site, and possible side effects Provides accurate, up-to-date clinical information to patients consistent with professional nursing scope of practice and accepted practice standards, policies, and protocols Performs authorized technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests, etc.) as may be required in clinical practice area Seeks validation/guidance from physician or other provider and nurse colleagues when necessary You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State (NYS) with current NYS registration and in good standing 1+ years of acute care experience Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Current BLS certification 2+ years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29 - $52 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.