Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.
$5,000 Sign on Bonus for full-time external candidates, pro-rated for part-time Nuvance Health seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to work Full Time in the Primary Care Float Pool, Danbury, CT Area Join a busy and growing practice!
We offer:
Differential
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
401 (K) Benefits
Group Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonuses
Summary:
The Primary Care Registered Nurse (RN) will assist the physician or physician assistant in providing primary medical care to the patients of the Office Practice.
Responsibilities:
Prepares materials, supplies, equipment and the patient to assist the physician or the physician assistant with the patient's medical exam.
Obtains the patients history and basic medical data such as vital signs, temperature, height and weight, vision and chief complaint.
Provides direct patient care, such as ear irrigation, vaccinations and medications, wound care and suture removal.
Collects, prepares and analyzes patient specimens as directed by the physician or physician assistant.
Instructs the patient and family on how to perform physician recommended preventive care, take prescribed medication, prepare for tests, monitor treatment progress and note symptom changes.
Requirements:
Registered Nurse
Five years job-related experience preferred.
One year supervisory experience required.
Medical knowledge and terminology.
Computer skills/data entry (including Microsft Word, Excel and Outlook).
Knowledge of insurance contracts and requirements. Clinical and business office functions, including direct patient care. Verbal and written English proficiency.
Minimum Experience: three years
Desired: Associates Degree preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred.