Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
St. Catherine of Siena
New Hyde Park, NY

RN

Overview The Registered Nurse provides safe, direct patient care utilizing the nursing process in the ambulatory setting. The RN provides clinical leadership and is a resource for the staff. Job Details Responsibilities: * Greets and welcomes patients * Operates clinical equipment according to manufacturer's instructions including safety and quality control checks. Checks care areas for malfunctioning equipment and general maintenance problems on a regular basis. Reports findings to appropriate person or arranges for repairs, as required. * Works to create and maintain excellence in patient/family satisfaction, relationships and engagement. Responds to care questions or complaints for timely resolve. Provides documentation on unresolved issues voiced by patients and refers to appropriate party for resolution. * Maintains and uses principles of aseptic techniques and infection control when performing clinical duties and tasks. * Collects, prepares and processes laboratory specimens for on-site and remote-site testing. Tracks and enters results in medical record. Performs quality control for waived testing and log maintenance. Position Requirements: * Diploma/Degree from an accredited RN program, Bachelor's degree preferred * Current NYS RN License. BLS training and currentcertification. ACLS current certification required * Excellent interpersonal skills and effective oral and written communication skills to enhance age-specific care. Team collaboration and analytical problem solving * Ability to work with Electronic Health records, Practice Management and Scheduling system * Minimum of two years of experience as an RN in a physicians practice or ambulatory environment or previous related experience * Must be able to function effectively in a busy outpatient clinical setting Salary Range USD $39.08 - USD $63.21 /Hr. This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.