OR Registered Nurse- PRN- 1x Week (Tuesday)

About the role

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is a multi-location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise. Center for Bone & Joint Surgery offers a team approach to your care and provides a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care. These include on-site X-ray, on-site MRI, on-site physical therapy, and aquatic therapy. Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is seeking a OR Registered Nurse. PRN-1x per week (Tuesday).

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic.
• Administers medications per standing orders / medications written by physician.
• Practices within the Registered Nurse scope.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials.
• Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatment and examination of patients.
• Observes, records and reports change in patient’s medical condition, informs physician immediately, and follows through.
• Educates patient/family about procedures and medications.
• Ensures patients displaying a change in medical condition are given immediate attention and priority.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
• Ensures pre-op phone calls are made to patients and that these patients fully meet protocol for procedure scheduled.
• Responds to /refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
• Instructs patient and family