Registered Nurse PRN

About the role

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 accordingly. 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 regarding medication and treatment instructions. Monitors patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per standing orders / medications written by physician
• 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
• 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
• Sets up pre-op phone calls for patients
• Responds to /refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls
• Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions
• Makes sure patients are monitored for reactions to drugs and treatments
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum of two years professional nursing experience in a clinic or hospital environment, preferably pre-op/post-op and or surgery center

Qualifications

• ADN/BSN degree

Skills

• Insertion of intravenous catheters
• Ability to analyze, interpret a medical record, and gather and analyze physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data
• Ability to evaluate and revise patient care based on symptoms / objective assessment

Benefits

Normal office environment. Some travel within the community. May be required to work shifts ranging from 10-12 hours.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A