Specialty Registered 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.
• Performs various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• 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.
• 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.
• Advanced knowledge of peripheral intravenous (IV) access procedures.
• 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.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organization and office/computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$2,500.00 Sign-on Bonus!!!

Schedule

Flexible schedule required.