Registered Nurse - Orthopedics - Pain Management

Description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the physician, safely performs a range of clinical duties and provides support to the physician in the practice.

Responsibilities

• Participates and assists the physician in the provision of medical care, including:
• Taking the patient’s history
• Assessing the patient
• Assisting with examinations, treatments, injections, infusion therapy, etc.
• Preparing equipment and other medical devices, as needed
• Performs ancillary functions such as:
• Gathering and managing necessary documents (e.g. medical record, test results)
• Coordinating physician’s phone calls, as needed
• Modifying/coordinating schedule(s), as needed
• Facilitating/Completing paper work, as needed
• Acting as liaison between the physician and patient
• Assisting in the stocking of clinical supplies within the patient care areas
• Assuring proper operation of equipment and medical devices 
• Following up as needed to obtain or repair equipment and medical devices 
• Maintains cleanliness of the patient care areas
• Educates patients
• Assists in the education of patients in regards to their condition, physician orders, treatment plans, etc.
• Participates in the Safety Program through education and implementation of practices to facilitate a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Completes other duties and assignments as directed by the Physician and Practice Administrator.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Illinois as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing, preferably in a physician office setting.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to assist patients during ambulation and examination.