Location: Optum Allergy & Immunology Mount Kisco
The Allergy Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to patients/significant others 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.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
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Registered Nurse licensed to practice in New York State (NYS) with current NYS registration and in good standing
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Experience working in a clinic (allergy/ plastics/ dermatology preferred)
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of recent pertinent professional nursing experience in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical setting
- 1+ years of experience as a registered nurse or 2+ years as a licensed practical nurse in a pertinent practice area
Hours: Monday -Friday 8am -5pm No weekends
Pay: $50-54/hr
Provides direction to: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants,
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 CareMount Medical 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
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