RN, Spine Center (PRN)

QUALIFICATIONS

• RN degree, BSN preferred.

• A minimum of one year of professional nursing experience, clinic, and pain experience is preferred.

• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrates an ability to generate creative and innovative approaches to solve problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance
  with nursing standards.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatment
  and examination of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses
  medication as directed. Educates patient/family about procedures and medications.
• Ensures appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Screens patients for appropriation
  information.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Starts IV’s for sedation and non-sedation patients as well as monitors patients receiving IV conscious sedation safely and
  effectively.
• Interacts with patients and customers daily to resolve patient issues and concerns.
• Works in partnership with the physicians, physician assistants, and back-office staff to provide excellent customer service.
• Assists the practice manager with staffing, assigning work areas and shifts, and acts as the liaison between the clinic and
  partnering vendors in relation to procedure/clinical operations.
• Collaborates with surgeons, surgery schedulers, and medical assistants to make accommodations for the use of the Spine
  Center for special procedures.
• Responsible for the ordering, receiving, logging, and inventory of all narcotic medications.
• Assists the practice manager in placing office supply and medical supply orders as well as helping with inventory
  management.
• Leads staff to efficiently direct patient flow throughout the clinic. Assist front office staff as needed with checking in and
  outpatients. Assists M.A.’s as needed with rooming patients, procedure room turnover, patient mobility assistance, and
  intake of medical history.
• Assists the Practice Manager with clinic operations and audits.
• In conjunction with the practice, the manager will train and orient new employees.
• Shall lead ongoing quality monitoring of competencies of staff and assist in training and educations of all staff.
• Assists the practice manager in coordinating employee evaluations and administering corrective actions.
• Assists practice manager with supervision of all clinic staff and is the primary contact person for all front and back-office
  staff.
• 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.

The RN (PRN) is responsible for the daily operation of the spine center as well as providing professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Assists the physicians with coordinating pre-operative and post-operative patient care.

The Southeast Orthopedic Specialists team is dedicated to making the lives of others better by practicing exceptional patient care. If you would like to be part of a dedicated, dynamic healthcare team in a challenging, rewarding environment, SOS is the right place for you to grow your career.