Wellness RN

Description

The RN is responsible for assisting the physician
* with direct patient care and conducting office/hospital procedures.

• Identify self to internal and external customers by wearing identification badge at all times.
• Greet patients with courtesy and respect. Answer questions and direct requests appropriately and efficiently.
• Assist physician
  * with direct patient care; assist with exams.
• Obtain history, drug allergies, current medications and vital signs from patient.
• Set up and assist with office surgical procedures; remove sutures, staples, change dressings.
• Document exam and treatment protocol, including operative discussion.
• Educate patient regarding visit, exam, treatment and medications, to include side effects, procedures, testing (including pre-op and post-op care).
• Answer incoming telephone calls and,
• take message if appropriate and document
• determine status of patient’s systems, and direct care accordingly, i.e. inform doctor if immediate care is needed, offer work-in versus routine appointment, and refer patient to emergency room for emergent issues.
• Assure scheduling of surgeries, x-rays and labs.
• Report lab and x-ray results to patient.
• Track diagnostic procedures to assure that patients have had all diagnostic studies performed, reviewed by physician
  * and patient notified of results within a timely manner.
• Notify patients of unexpected delays in their appointment; offer to reschedule appointment when appropriate.
• Inform physician
  * of patient and office status to assure a timely flow of patients.
• Call in prescriptions to pharmacy if appropriate.
• Adjust schedules according to physician
  * request.
• Clean and sterilize instruments.
• Anticipate departmental needs and improve office efficiency by assisting other staff as necessary.
• Complete office/hospital charge slips with appropriate diagnosis/CPT code and submit for data entry on a daily basis.

• Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures
• Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
• Uphold MCC’s Purpose, Values, and Vision.
• Abide by MCC’s Corporate Culture Responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly.

• Graduate of Registered Nursing program, with an Associate’s degree.
• Two years clinical experience.
• Must be licensed by the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse (RN) prior to hire and/or transfer into an RN position and maintain licensure throughout employment in this position.
• Must hold and maintain Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certification, in accordance with American Heart Association training.

• Display customer services skills, strong interpersonal skills, close attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Be a person of integrity and character, willing to embrace change and make a positive impact in the lives of patients and co-workers.
• Ability to work with staff members at all levels of the organization in a cooperative, team-oriented manner.
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices and procedures within nursing field.
• Compliance with hospital regulations and mandatory training/certifications.
• Displays computer proficiency (i.e. PC windows and MS Office environment) and ability to quickly learn new applications. Preferred ability of typing 40 cwpm
• Proficient in use of English language both in written and verbal communication.
• Must be able to communicate with individuals of varying socio-economic backgrounds.
• Displays ability of giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Professional demeanor and recognition of privacy considerations for patients and families.

• Strength (Lift/Carry/Push/Pull):
  Medium (exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally)
• Standing/Walking:
  Frequently; activity exists from ¾ of the time
• Keyboarding/Dexterity:
  Frequently; activity exists from ¾ of the time
• Abili…