Registered Nurse - Plastic Surgery

## Registered Nurse - Plastic Surgery Apply:
Arnot Ogden Medical Center:
Full time:
Posted 3 Days Ago:
R4195166
** About Arnot Health
** Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira;
Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.

Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong.  At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

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* Summary:

** Office Nurse II diagnoses and treats patient responses to actual or potential health problems through services such as case finding, health teaching, health counseling, provisions of care supportive to or restorative of live and well-being and executing medical regimes prescribed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant or nurse practitioner. Participates in a patient-centered care team that focuses on coordinated care for individual patients, supporting patients and families to manage population health, utilizing evidence-based methodologies.

A nursing regimen shall be consistent with and shall not vary from any existing medical regimen. This position reports to Outpatient Services-Director of Nursing and Clinical Services.
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* DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

**** NURSING PROCESS:
*** Assesses and cares for patients under the direction of Provider.
* Practical nurses and medical assistants in the office setting.
* Provides patient assessment in an ongoing and efficient manner focusing on the patient, including physical, behavioral and cognitive needs.
* Determines patient's care history, including test results, hospitalizations, ED case, urgent care, community care, and referrals to consultants.
* Performs accurate triage and assessment of patient problems, prioritizes care and recognizes changes in patient status. Keeps provider informed of changes in plan of care.
* Implements an established plan of care in a knowledgeable, skillful and consistent manner.
* Provides age appropriate care to patients.
* Carries out physician preapproved standing orders so that efficient and effective care is rendered.
* Works closely with care coordinator/case manager and other members of the care team to assure patient receives appropriate education, referrals, medications and preventative care to optimize patient health.
** PATIENT

EDUCATION:

*** Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and knowledge of patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet their rights and safety.
* Utilizes educational information with explanation/directions, focusing on self-management, self-efficacy and health-promoting behavior changes.
* Provides comprehensive education to patients on new procedures, medications etc. and documents.
* Provides education on population management with referrals to adjunctive community services and disease management programs, as per provider order.
** DOCUMENTATION/OFFICE PROCEDURE:
*** Documents accurate, concise information in the patients EMR record in a timely manner:
* Documents all interactions with patients, consultants, community agencies, or other facilities in order to facilitate the coordination and management of patient's care.
* Documents all orders carried out under provider or provider-approved standing orders.
* Vital signs, Problem list, Allergy list, Medication list / medication reconciliation, Prescription refills.
* Fall assessment / pain assessment/ learning evaluation/functional limitation.
* Communicable Disease history.
* Other modules: PMH/FMH,…