Registered Nurse - Primary Care Center West (Triage)

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Description:

• Our primary care centers provide an integrated approach to promote general wellness, health maintenance, medical care and early intervention for patients. We service all ages from newborn to older adult at our locations across the Syracuse area.  If you are looking for dynamic learning opportunities with medical treatments, preventative education and continual advancements then we invite you to join our team. Our specialties include a variety of family practice, dental, OB/GYN, behavioral health, pediatric and specialty services. We incorporate a team approach to meet the needs of a diverse patient population.
• Position Highlights:
  • Shared Governance: Open door guiding principle gives all our nurses a voice.
  • Professional Relationships: Strong rapport with the care team of medical assistants, secretaries, LPN, and physician group.
  • Advancement: Strong orientation program.
  • Work/Life: Regular schedules to balance your work/life and school calendars.
• What you will do:
  • Gather intake data, reason for visit and assist with routine physical exams.
  • Assist physician in office procedures and provide treatment modalities as ordered by the provider.
  • Medical record documentation.
  • Medication including vaccinations administration.
  • Telephone Triage.
  • Phlebotomy and specimen collection.
  • Patient and family education.
  • Referral and specialty appointment scheduling.
• Responsibilities:
  • Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
  • Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families. 
• Career Path:
  • Career advancement to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.
• Mission Statement:
  • We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• Vision:
  • To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
• Core Values:
  • In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.
• Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.
  • Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.
  • Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.     
• Work Environment and Hazards:
  • Clinical setting.  Exposure Class I
• Physical Demands:
  • Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds.  Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.
• Work Contact Group:
  • All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.
• Supervised By:
  • Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

• Pay Range: $35.20 - $51.10

  Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.