Specialty Reg Nurse

About the role

Reports to the Practice Manager (BMG). Under general supervision, provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures specific to the specialty practice in support of medical care as directed by the physician.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examinations, records patients' medical histories and symptoms, performs diagnostic tests, operates medical equipment, administers treatment and medications.
• May assist a physician in minor surgery and with patient follow-up.
• Completes laboratory duties as necessary.
• Routinely communicates with patients and physicians in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Receives routine nursing care in support of medical care as directed by the physician.
• Assists physicians with procedures specific to the specialty practice such as minor surgeries, pacemaker device interrogation and reprogramming, stress testing and associated patient monitoring, and nuclear medicine stress testing.
• Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as ordered by the physician (i.e., typanograms, non-stress tests and EKG's).
• Administers therapies and treatments, observes the patient and records those observations; also consults with the physician(s) and other health care clinicians as needed.
• Maintains an orderly and timely flow of patients, ensuring preferences are given to patients in emergency situations.
• Maintains and reviews patient records and charts, posting test results after review by the physician and tracking test results. Also informs patient of their test results and recommendations.
• Completes HMO referral forms; also transmits information to insurance companies for pre-admission screening or utilization review.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of, and competency in, performing nursing care procedures, observations, treatments and techniques.
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice necessary to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Advanced analytical skills necessary to assess the patient's condition and needs, interpret data, solve patient-related problems, provide patient care throughout the planned treatment and to recognize medication allergic reactions (i.e., anaphylactic shock, adverse reactions, fever, chills, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of peripheral intravenous (IV) access procedures (i.e., the use of cannulation devices, monitoring patient access, etc.).
• The ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations and to do so in a sincere and caring manner.
• The communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary for clear and effective communications with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• The high-level interpersonal skills that are necessary to interact with patients, physicians and visitors in an effective and professional manner.
• The organization and office/computer skills (i.e., filing, record keeping system, etc.) necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, take initiative and pay close attention to details.

Skills

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice necessary to provide and evaluate patient care.
• Advanced analytical skills necessary to assess the patient's condition and needs, interpret data, solve patient-related problems, provide patient care throughout the planned treatment and to recognize medication allergic reactions (i.e., anaphylactic shock, adverse reactions, fever, chills, etc.).
• Advanced knowledge of peripheral intravenous (IV) access procedures (i.e., the use of cannulation devices, monitoring patient access, etc.).
• The ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations and to do so in a sincere and caring manner.
• The communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary for clear and effective communications with a variety of internal and external contacts.
• The high-level interpersonal skills that are necessary to interact with patients, physicians and visitors in an effective and professional manner.
• The organization and office/computer skills (i.e., filing, record keeping system, etc.) necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, take initiative and pay close attention to details.

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus of $2,500.00.

Pay

• Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• TBD.