Job Description
Salary: 29.29-43.93 USD
Facility: Trinity Cardio Buffalo Kensington
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Per Diem
FTE: 0.100000
Bargaining Unit: Trinity Medical
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 7:30a-3:30p, 8:00a-4:00p, 8:30a-4:30p, 9:00a-5:00p
Summary:
Clinical support position involving patient assessment, patient education, care documentation and disease management activities under the direct supervision of Physicians and/or Midlevel Providers. Work responsibilities are primarily conducted in an outpatient medical office setting and/or on the telephone.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
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Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
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Current New York State Licensure
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Current BLS certification
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Current ACLS, or completion required within 3 months of employment
EXPERIENCE
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One (1) to three (3) years current medical/surgical nursing experience required, experience in Cardiology is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
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Thorough knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures and pertinent equipment is necessary.
- Cardiovascular System knowledge including anatomy, physiology, diseases, treatment and medications is preferred
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Must be responsible and self-motivated.
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Possess organization, written & verbal communication skills and time management skills.
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Must be able to prioritize work.
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Ability to perform Electrocardiograms (EKG) and Blood Pressure Checks
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Knowledge of standard practices, rules, and regulations related to nursing.
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Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, aseptic technique.
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Ability to keep accurate records.
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Competent organizational skills.
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Ability to handle stressful situations.
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Ability to meet deadlines.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team, patients, and community representatives.
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Ability to evaluate acute/ non-acute situations;
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Possess a problem-solving approach and apply good judgment
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Ability to travel to and work at other Trinity Medical facilities and/or physician practice offices.
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May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements, contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances
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May be exposed to patient elements
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Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)
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Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
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Handles emergency or crisis situations, subject to many interruptions
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Occasionally subjected to irregular hours
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Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
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Handles absentee replacement on short notice
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May be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier
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Flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of the practice.
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Work is performed in an office environment with normal light, heat and air.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.