Office Nurse RN, Family Medicine
Mohawk Valley Health System
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Job Description
Job Summary
The Office Nurse RN, Family Medicine uses the nursing process to provide patient care consistent with acceptable standards of the profession and Community Medicine with a minimum amount of Faxton - St. Luke's Healthcare supervision. This role provides direct and indirect care in an office setting, promoting a high quality of care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility. The Office Nurse determines priorities of care based on patient’s physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system, and communicates effectively with Community Medicine providers about any changes in a patient’s status.
Core Job Responsibilities
- Able to perform assessment data collection on all patients utilizing tools/forms in EMR.
- Demonstrates ability to adequately assess and reassess pain, educating the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Demonstrates skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients in the community setting.
- Consistently documents procedures completed in the EMR, including medications administered and follow-up assessments.
- Delivers medication utilizing the five (5) rights and observes patient for desired untoward effects.
- Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration.
- Demonstrates knowledge of EKG or cardiac tracing.
- Establishes priorities of patient care based on needs and office resources.
- Demonstrates the ability to assist providers with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills.
Required Education/Experience Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or nursing program.
Licensure/Certification Requirements
- Current New York State Professional Nursing Registration.
- BLS Certification.
Key skills/competency
- Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Pain Management
- EKG Interpretation
- Clinical Procedures
- Patient Education
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Mohawk Valley Health System
- Research Mohawk Valley Health System's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to understand their commitment to patient care and community health.
- Tailor your resume for an Office Nurse RN role: Customize your resume to highlight your experience in family medicine, patient assessment, EMR proficiency, and BLS certification, aligning with Mohawk Valley Health System's specific needs.
- Prepare for interview questions on clinical skills: Be ready to discuss your experience with medication administration, EKG knowledge, patient education, and how you prioritize care in an office setting, emphasizing your ability to handle diverse patient needs.
- Showcase your communication and collaboration skills: During interviews, provide examples of how you effectively communicate with providers, patients, and families, and demonstrate your ability to work as part of a healthcare team.
- Highlight your commitment to continuous learning: Emphasize your dedication to maintaining current nursing knowledge, especially regarding medications and best practices in an evolving healthcare environment.
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