Summit Health · 20 hours ago
Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine
Greenwich, CT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expSummit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care. The Registered Nurse will assist with daily coordination of patient care, function as a liaison between patients and staff, and deliver direct patient care according to established protocols.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Assist the physician and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and physician access
Function as the liaison between patients, staff, and physicians
Maintains efficient patient flow
Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy
Collects lab specimens according to departmental guidelines. Accurately labels specimens
Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit
Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Office Supervisor/Manager appropriately and promptly
Assures all patients are correctly identified prior to providing and/or documenting care
Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR
Administers injections according to appropriate protocol. Documents injections accurately in EHR
Appropriately demonstrates telephone triage protocols and document in EHR
Schedules appointments appropriately and accurately according to department guidelines
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste
Reviews and updates medication list in EHR. Demonstrates understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures. Accurately and completely documents known allergies in EHR
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR
Checks and maintains logs for emergency equipment according to policy
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly
Qualification
Required
Associates degree required
State Nursing License and BLS certification required upon hire
0 – 1 years experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
2-4 years experience preferred
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills
Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred
Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred
Experience with patient care equipment preferred
Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred
Ability to commute to different locations as needed
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life
Disability
Vision
FSA coverages
401k savings plan
Company
Summit Health
Summit Health helps patients with all of their primary care and specialty care needs.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Marchitto, AuD
Chief Operating Officer
Christine Masterson
Chief Medical Officer New York South Region
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