Registered Nurse - PRN

RN

PRN | RIVERSIDE CLINIC | PAIN MANAGEMENT | COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Responsible for the daily operation of the spine center as well as providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists the physicians with coordinating pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance
  with nursing standards.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatment
  and examination of patients.
• Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication
  as directed. Educates patient/family about procedures and medications.
• Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Screens patients for appropriation
  information.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Starts IV’s for sedation and non-sedation patients as well as monitors patients receiving IV conscious sedation in a safe and
  effective manner.
• Interacts with patients and customers daily to resolve patient issues and concerns.
• Works in partnership with the physicians, physician assistants and back office staff to provide excellent customer service.
• Assists the practice manager with staffing, assigning work areas and shifts and acts as the liaison between The CORE
  Institute and partnering vendors in relation to procedure/clinical operations.
• Collaborates with surgeons, surgery schedulers and medical assistants to make accommodations for the use of the Spine
  Center for special procedures.
• Responsible for the ordering, receiving, logging and inventory of all narcotic medications.
• Assists the practice manager in placing office supply and medical supply orders as well as helping with inventory
  management.
• Leads staff to efficiently direct patient flow throughout the clinic. Assist front office staff as needed with checking in and out
  patients. Assists M.A.’s as needed with rooming patients, procedure room turnover, patient mobility assistance and intake
  of medical history.
• Assists the Practice Manager with clinic operations and audits.
• In conjunction with the practice manager will train and orient new employees.
• Shall lead on-going quality monitoring of competencies of staff and assist in training and educations of all staff.
• Assists the practice manager in coordinating employee evaluations and administering corrective actions.
• Assists practice manager with supervision of all clinic staff and is the primary contact person for all front and back office
  staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the recovery of patient’s post procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and professionalism when responding to emergency situations.
• Maintains privacy, confidentiality and integrity of patient and organizational data.

EDUCATION

• RN degree, BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one-year professional nursing experience, clinic and pain experience is preferred.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to generate creative and innovative approaches to solve problems.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, regulations and practices to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of pain management protocols
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety and patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of front desk procedures and patient flow.
• Knowledge of clinic payment policies and procedures

SKILLS

• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient
  care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in appropriate use of universal precautions, safe workplace and confidentiality methods
• Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to patients
• Skill in effective management of clinical staff.
• Skill in training/mentoring clinical staff.
• Skill in delegating work duties to staff.
• Skill in creating / maintaining a professional and pleasant work atmosphere.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situation.
• Ability to appropriately interact with patients, families, staff, providers and partnering vendors in order to resolve customer
  service issues an identify areas of improvement.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, providers, staff and
  partnering vendors.
• Ability to flexibly respond to changing demands.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal clinic environment.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Manual dexterity using a calculator and computer keyboard.

** This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve. **