Infusion Nurse - Part Time - Five thousand RNs in Mount Kisco, NY, USA. (2023)

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$2500 signing bonus for external candidates

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CareMount Medical, PC is New York State's leading multi-specialty medical group, providing the highest quality, comprehensive care to more than 665,000 patients. CareMount has more than 45 locations in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Columbia and Ulster counties, as well as New York. CareMount's 650 advanced practice physicians and specialists cover more than 50 medical specialties. CareMount is affiliated with top-tier medical organizations, including Massachusetts General Hospital and Northwell Health. CareMount provides on-site laboratory/radiology services, endoscopy and infusion rooms, and operates eight urgent care centers. CareMount doctors are featured on prestigious national and regional Top Doctors and Top Doctors lists.For more information visit:www.caremountmedical.com.

The group remains steadfast in its commitment to each of our patients...providing high-quality medical and surgical care in a warm and friendly environment. All members of our professional and support staff are dedicated to this ideal: physicians, nurses, technicians, and support staff. Commitment to patient-centered service is at the core of our nursing practice and philosophy. The integrated care team focuses on ensuring consistent implementation of an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to maximize patient health, self-efficacy, and self-management.

Registered Nurses or Registered Nurses provide professional care to patients/significant persons through personal and/or telephone contact in accordance with established standards and practices. He/she coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care, maximum coordination, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assist physicians or other providers with clinical procedures, conduct telephone screening as needed, and participate in patient education.

provide instructions: Nurses, administrative assistants, medical assistants and other non-professionals.

main duty:

• Report to work on time or notify the patient care manager or designee when the employee knows they will be absent or late, and/or in accordance with department protocols
• Maintain acceptable attendance records in accordance with CareMount Medical policies and procedures
• Notify the Patient Care Manager or designee when leaving CareMount Medical premises during scheduled business hours
• Enroll in all required CareMount health plans and workplace services
• Please dress in accordance with the CareMount Medical dress code
• Accept responsibility for reading, understanding, and adhering to the information contained in the current CareMount Medical Employee Handbook, Procedures Manual, and CareMount Medical Clinical and/or Administrative Policies, as applicable.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in all circumstances and adhere to all CareMount Medical confidentiality policies
• Whenever possible, assist the Patient Care Manager and/or designee and/or other administrative personnel with alternate assignments or other responsibilities, overtime, or changes in normal business hours to ensure the efficient operation of CareMount Medical.

performance expectations

Clinical knowledge and skills:

• Demonstrate clinical competence in the direct care of patients/significant persons in an established area of ​​practice, taking into account developmental differences between patients
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of common disease processes and treatments, including relevant diagnostic/laboratory tests and medical/nursing interventions; become familiar with preventive health practices relevant to the population
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to patient care that focuses on meeting the individual and family needs of each patient at the time of service; communicates identified needs in a timely manner
• Using an evidence-based approach when working with patients/families/carers to support self-management, self-efficacy, and health-promoting behavior change
• Works with the patient/partner and other members of the health care team to establish goals and priorities to meet the patient's current and future needs; actively participates in the care team to ensure that the patient's needs and preferences are included in the comprehensive care plan
• Use population-specific knowledge and clinical experience to facilitate ongoing assessment and effective management of the healthcare needs of a specific patient population
• Perform call triage with special emphasis on assessment, problem/priority identification, and decision making
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and technical competence in the application of medications/therapy; take prescribed medication correctly, understand exact dosage, route, location and possible side effects
• Provide accurate and up-to-date clinical information to patients in accordance with the scope of professional nursing practice and accepted CareMount standards of medical practice, policies and protocols.
• Problem solving/decision making using nursing processes
• Competently perform authorized technical procedures (eg, EKG, phlebotomy, IV initiation/monitoring, selected laboratory tests, etc.) as required by the area of ​​clinical practice.
• Demonstrate clinical competency while assisting a physician or other provider with procedures
• Seek confirmation/guidance from physicians or other providers and nursing colleagues as needed
• Work effectively with other health care providers during emergencies
• Understand and correctly and consistently practice Universal Precautions and follow all applicable OSHA guidelines
• Make sure all clinical equipment is kept clean and in working order.

communicate:

• Keep lines of communication open with CareMount physicians and other medical staff within and between departments, even during the most stressful periods.
• Maintain open lines of communication with physicians, pharmacies, and other non-CareMount Medical agencies and services in the community
• Notify patient/partner and/or front desk staff immediately of unexpected doctor/other provider delays or schedule changes
• Demonstrate effective communication strategies that reflect the needs of all patients, including those from vulnerable groups
• Reassure patients who are anxious and/or need additional help or information
• Direct and coordinate the work of LPNs, Physician Assistants, and other support personnel to meet identified patient care needs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained from patient records and conversations with patients/significant persons, physicians and other CareMount medical personnel
• Answer the phone promptly (within three rings) courteously and introduce yourself by name and department (and at the doctor's office, if necessary, by the doctor's name)
• Be discreet and sensitive in all telephone conversations.
• Use a non-judgmental approach when speaking with patients and colleagues.
• Efficiently and effectively triage patient calls and schedule same-day (in-office) appointments based on individual or departmental medical guidelines
• Forward calls only when necessary according to CareMount Medical policy
• Facilitate patient referrals and precertification as necessary with managed care plans in which CareMount Medical participates; communicate with outside organizations and/or providers about the possibility of additional care coordination when identified
• Provide clinical advice to CareMount Medical patients in accordance with departmental protocols, individual physician or other provider instructions, and/or carer's accepted practice
• Use available computer/email systems for interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication in accordance with agreements between the department and/or CareMount Medical

Patient/other important teaching/education:

• Use clinical knowledge and skills to effectively teach patients/significant persons (eg, through written information, face-to-face communication, telephone communication)
• Incorporate patient and family education (including health/wellness promotion) into care delivery
• Continuously evaluate the results of patient education and modify educational programs based on patient results.
• Advise and/or facilitate referral (for example, social services, nutritionist, hospice) (if applicable)
• Design and implement educational activities that are culturally appropriate (and consistent with individual medical practice) and tailored to the patient's/other person's ability to understand and participate
• As requested, participate in the development of patient education tools/programsdesignated department

Organization skills:

• Workspaces reflect clean and organized work habits.
• Resolve all patient requests/concerns by end of shift (or inform patient/significant person of additional time needed to fulfill request)
• Prioritize effectively to ensure assigned work is completed on time
• Requests appropriate assistance to complete assigned work and offers assistance when workload allows
• Prepare and leave complete and concise messages/instructions for others as needed
• Inform patients of the time necessary to resolve or respond to their requests or queries; Fulfill such requests as quickly as possible and/or notify patients/important persons of expected (or unexpected) delays.
• Effective and efficient use of time, materials and human resources.

Documentation:

• Receive full messages for all calls, including, but not limited to: correctly spelled full name and current phone number of the caller, date, time, and reason for the call; sign all messages with your full name
• Document all relevant clinical observations, medications/vaccines/treatments, allergies, etc. in the EHR.
• Keep clear records or documentation of all calls received, including but not limited to: date and approximate time of the call, full name, date of birth (if applicable), phone number of the caller, and reason for the call
• Document relevant phone calls and significant nurse-patient interactions in the patient's EHR, including but not limited to: nursing advice or information given to the patient/carer/significant person (on behalf of the patient), medical advice or information given to the patient as directed physicians or other service providers, communication with pharmacies, managed care companies, etc.
• Record the full name of the physician or other provider on the EHR when recording information or advice as directed by the physician or other provider
• Sign all medical record entries in accordance with CareMount Medical policy

lead:

• Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills, particularly in the case of urgent/urgent or unexpected clinical or administrative incidents, to maintain the smooth running of the department and patient/staff safety
• Serve as a catalyst to improve nursing practice standards.
• Demonstrate leadership through the ability to set and achieve goals.
• Serve as an effective role model for professional behavior and professional practice (eg, remaining calm during periods of increased stress)
• Provide guidance and support and delegate tasks to professional and non-professional staff.
• Act as an effective mentor to new employees as needed.
• Effectively perform charge nurse duties as required
• Actively participate in departmental staff meetings.

professionally:

• Demonstrate self-direction, responsibility, good judgment, and ethical behavior in all activities.
• Demonstrate patient advocacy
• Maintain a commitment to the spirit of research as evidenced by a clinical knowledge base that is up-to-date and reflects an understanding of relevant clinical research findings.
• Attending professional conferences, seminars, continuing education programs, or relevant professional organizations (eg, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association/New York State Nurse Practitioners Association, Sigma Theta Tau, American Academy of Ambulatory Nurse Practitioners, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, and Nurse Practitioners). [NAPNAP], etc.)
• Read the latest clinically applicable professional journals
• Attend required meetings/services to maintain (active) New York State registration in good standing with the New York State Department of Education

You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that challenges you and gives you clear guidance on what it takes to succeed in your role and develop for other roles that may interest you.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduates from accredited nursing schools
• RN licensed to practice in New York State (NYS), currently registered and in good standing in NYS
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is an essential job function of this position. Applicants located in states with mandatory COVID-19 supplements must also meet the requirements of those states. UnitedHealth Group will comply with all federal, state and local regulations and with all client requirements and will obtain the necessary evidence of immunizations and booster shots (if applicable) prior to employment to ensure compliance. Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations

Priority qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current BLS Certification
• The last 2 years or more of relevant professional nursing experience in a hospital, doctor's office, or other clinical setting
• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse or 2+ years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a related practice area

typical physical needs:

• It requires a full range of motion of the body, including moving and lifting the patient, dexterity of the hands and fingers, and hand-eye coordination.
• you have to sit and/or stand for a long time
• Occasionally exerts up to 100 pounds of force, such as helping a patient get up from an exam table, pushing a patient in a wheelchair, or helping a patient get into and out of a wheelchair.
• The need to correct vision and hearing to normal limits.
• Occasionally it may be necessary to lift and carry office supplies.

Typical working conditions:

• May require frequent exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids, toxic substances, pharmaceutical agents, and other substances and conditions common in a medical office setting.
• The need to work in close proximity with other people.
• The need to use the computer keyboard throughout the workday
• Instruments may need to be sterilized by autoclaving
• The need to work in stressful conditions and/or irregular work hours

To protect the health and safety of our employees, patients and the communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliates require all employees to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to starting work. Additionally, some people and places require full vaccination against COVID-19, including booster shots, as a key job function. UnitedHealth Group complies with all federal, state, and local regulations regarding COVID-19 vaccines and all client requests for COVID-19 vaccines and will obtain necessary information from applicants prior to employment to ensure employment. compliance. Applicants must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Failure to comply with immunization requirements may result in revocation of employment or termination of employment.

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For New York City, NY residents only:The hourly wage range for New York residents is $27.07 to $53.08. Compensation is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as comprehensive benefit packages, incentive and recognition plans, stock purchases, and 401k contributions (all benefits subject to eligibility requirements). No matter when or where your UnitedHealth Group career began, you'll find far-reaching benefits and incentive opportunities.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health care system work better for everyone. We believe that everyone, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, location, and income, should have the opportunity to live the healthiest life possible. Today, however, people of color, historically marginalized groups, and low-income populations disproportionately face too many barriers to physical health. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes, corporate priorities reflected in our mission.

Diversity Creates a Healthier Atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, state of protected veteran, disability status, nationality. origin, orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Job applicants must pass a drug test before starting work.

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