Registered Nurse

About the Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers and coordinates outstanding patient care in the office setting using established nursing practices, procedures, and protocols. The RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient delivery of patient care and the achievement of optimal outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Performs all nursing duties in compliance with the Arizona State Board of Nursing – Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, and cultural needs for care planning.
• Reviews patient history and physical (H & P) with patient/family, ensures completion within appropriate timeframe, and records into the patient’s chart.
• Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members, diagnostics, and laboratory data; reports abnormal results to physicians and appropriate caregivers.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the health care team.
• Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies, procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Delegates appropriately and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and personnel.
• Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to other caregivers.
• Provides appropriate pre- and post-operative teaching for patients and family members, as necessary.
• Assists with triage and management of patient phone calls and procedure order entry.
• Assists the physician in the Pain Management Procedure room, wearing lead apron, and during office procedures.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with office staff, referring physician offices, residents, ancillary personnel, and sales representatives.
• Oversees the management of the physician’s office in collaboration with the Practice Coordinator.
• Assists with staff education and training; acts as a resource to other office staff.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assists with measuring and monitoring quality assurance and performance improvement activities; meets established timelines.
• Actively participates in patient, employee, and physician satisfaction improvement initiatives.
• Ensures all facets of services are provided in a safe, professional, and efficient manner.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Displays openness to change and continuously participates in personal and professional development.
• Generates new approaches and possibilities to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required.
• Current BCLS certification required; ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in an outpatient/ASC setting or hospital environment.
• Previous Medical/Surgical or Pain Management experience is strongly preferred.
• EMR (Centricity/Athena) experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and independent decision-making skills in a wide variety of clinical situations.
• High degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.
• Personal computer skills and electronic medical records (EMR) experience required.
• Effective relationships with patients, family members, employees, physicians, and community members.
• Regular attendance without undue tardiness.
• Positive attitude and professionalism in all interactions.
• Appropriate and professional dress.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Completes work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills, with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to prioritize work activities and handle multiple job duties.