Registered Nurse - NE

Title: Registered Nurse - NELocation: Upper East SideOrg Unit: Maternal Fetal MedicineWork Days:Weekly Hours: 15.00Exemption Status: Non-ExemptSalary Range: $1.00 - $1.00As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC OfficesPosition SummaryUnder direction, assists physicians with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care and clinical protocols as neededJob Responsibilities

Where applicable, establishes priorities for nursing care through patient assessment and develops nursing care plans. Prepares equipment and assists provider during examination, testing, and treatment of patients as needed.

Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests as ordered by physician(s) when needed. Performs inpatient diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures in conjunction with physician as needed.

Triages patient inquiries and communicates test results.

Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.

As needed, administers appropriate injections and medications as ordered by medical providers in compliance with state law and clinic guidelines. Educates patients and staff on pharmacological/drug effects and protocol requirements, if applicable.

Participates in safety programs and orientation of new staff. Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures.

May be responsible for the precertification and preauthorization of prescriptions.

When needed, records medical information within the patients’ electronic medical record as appropriate.

Attends workshops, seminars and/or conferences to keep abreast of standards and best practices within the field. Disseminates information to colleagues and/or staff as appropriate.

If applicable, assesses patient eligibility and reviews patient medical history for inclusion in clinical studies.

If applicable, reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports and patient evaluation forms. Prepares and amends IRB protocols, consent forms and research documents.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

ExperienceApproximately 2 or more years of related work experience as a Registered Nurse.Extensive experience as a Registered Nurse may be considered in lieu of the BSN.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must be articulate and possess a professional demeanor.

Licenses and Certifications

Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.

BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.

Infection Control Certificate

Working Conditions/Physical DemandsAbility to stand and/or walk for extended periods of timeWeill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.