About this RN - Urgent Care role at Summit Health/CityMD
About Our Company
We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care.
Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians.
When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.
Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com.
Job Description
Registered Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients and their families following the nursing process, established standards and practices. Assist providers and other team members in coordinating patient care in a fast-paced environment. Functions as a resource and charge nurse overseeing the daily activities of the department and support staff (LPNs and Medical Assistants).
Base site: White Plains + float to additional 5 sites if necessary. (New Rochelle, Greenwich, Yonkers, and Rye)
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
URGENT CARE VISITS:
The Urgent Care RN utilizes evidenced based knowledge and the nursing process to provide patient-centered care to individuals with non-urgent and urgent illnesses/injuries
Gathers current symptoms and detailed patient history in order to efficiently consult and coordinate with the providers to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
Oversees patient care provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants in the Urgent Care
Responsible and accountable for delegating and coordinating care provided to Urgent Care patients
Performs approved technical procedures competently (e.g., EKG, phlebotomy, starting/ monitoring IVs, selected laboratory tests, etc.) as may be required in clinical practice area
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
Performs triage assessments and reports emergencies within the system
Participates in QI and QA projects related to the highest standard of patient care
Adheres to all standards required by the Urgent Care Association Accreditation
Maintains daily logs and emergency equipment
Performs initial and ongoing assessments as needed and monitors changes in the physical and psycho/social needs of patients utilizing the nursing process
Effectively and competently addresses patient phone calls, provides lab results, and schedules same-day appointments as necessary based on UC policies
Educates and counsels patient and/or caregiver with provisions for follow-up
Prepares the patient for and assists in complex procedures and treatments
CHARTING:
Patient charting is entered into the EMR accurately and in a timely manner
Provides clinical direction to the support staff (LPNs, Medical Assistants)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Utilizes principles of infection control in the delivery of care
Adheres to COVID-19 policies and policies.
Orders, maintains, and stocks supplies as needed
Participates in yearly UC training opportunities
Assists in precepting new hires
Ensures that all clinical equipment is maintained in clean, working order
Required Qualifications:
Minimum education: Associate’s degree; Baccalaureate, preferred.
Minimum experience: 1 year experience in Emergency or Critical Care setting.
Current NY Licensure as an RN
Required to obtain RN CT Licensure within 3 months of hire.
Required to provide evidence that you have applied for RN NY Licensure within a month of hire.
Must maintain CT and NY RN license.
BLS Certified; ACLS required upon hire
IV certification preferred.
Competency skill checklist expected to be completed within first 3 months.
The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience and location of position.
About Our Commitment
Total Rewards at VillageMD
Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD’s benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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