RN, Neurosurgery Office

Job TitlePosition Summary and Purpose This position will function in a fast paced medical setting, specializing in one or more areas of medical care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills to foster and contribute to a collegial environment, with the primary focus of providing outstanding care to our patients and their familiesEssential FunctionsFacilitates an exceptional patient care experience by ensuring and assisting patient flow within the office, attending to needs of patients, their families and medical staffPrepares patient for physician visit: obtains and documents appropriate vital signs and health history information in Electronic Health Record (Allscripts) Clinical duties may include: Checks vital signs, Give injections (including immunizations), Medication administration, breathing treatments, dressings, vision/hearing testing, suture removal, patient education and assisting physician with procedures, Distributes/educates regarding home spacers and nebulizersDocuments, records, and reports necessary patient informationLaboratory testing may include: Specimen collection (including finger sticks/venipuncture), documentation, recordkeeping, and reporting and telephone and walk-in triageOther FunctionsAssist patients with any paperwork necessary for the visitAssists with follow up calls to families regarding visits/proceduresChecks and maintains Crash Cart chartProvides excellent, clear documentation in every area of the office. All documentation is done in the Electronic Health Record, either by entry or by scanning documentsWorks closely with physicians to ensure patient and family needs are met in an expeditious mannerPerforming laboratory testsMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedJob RequirementsEducation: Graduate of an accredited RN program (required)