Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates the collection of documentation required prior to the patient's visit including: labs, x-rays, physician notes, etc.
- Assists as needed with patient assessments adapting basic procedures to patient medical needs and treatment stage.
- Coordinates and ensures patients are in the room and ready for the physician to see.
- Prepares equipment and aids providers during treatment, examination, and procedures.
- Charts physician orders and documents treatment plan. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to treatment.
- Administers general nursing care and/or medications as directed.
- Coordinates and assists with discharge instructions, follow-up care, diagnostic tests, and existing and new medication instructions.
- Acts as a liaison between patients and doctors and answer questions or offer guidance for patient families.
- Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems to support the overall mission of the organization; recommends new approaches and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: - Graduate of an approved school of Nursing.
- License to practice in Mississippi
- 1-3 years RN experience; Orthopedic or Med-Surg experience
Other Requirements: - Current Mississippi Nursing license and BLS certification.
- Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and staff.
- Exceptional organizational skills required. Must be able to complete tasks with a high-degree of efficiency and accuracy while working in a fast-paced environment with frequent disruptions. Must have the ability to work independently while managing time and workload appropriately.
- Must demonstrate ability to analyze data and resolve complex problems.
- Proficiency of electronic records systems.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently within interpretive guidelines, and perform effectively in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment.
- Must be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and physicians. Must be able to demonstrate a strong sense of customer-focus.
- Must have and maintain a valid Mississippi driver's license and be able to travel to all clinic locations, as needed.
- Must have the ability to work overtime, as needed.
- Must have the ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to successfully perform required job duties.
Required
- · Graduate of an approved school of Nursing. · License to practice in Mississippi · 1-3 years RN experience; Orthopedic or Med-Surg experience