Plastic Surgery Clinic Nurse

Job Position: Clinic Nurse

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday (7:30-5:30), Friday (7:30-4:00)

Responsible To: Nurse Manager, Office Manager, and Medical Director

Job Summary:

Egrari Plastic Surgery Center, a world-class facility, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinic Nurse to provide exceptional nursing care to all our patients, including new patients, pre-operative and post-operative patients. This role is a unique opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join a leading plastic surgery center.

Educational Requirements:

· Active Registered Nurse License in Washington State

· BLS certification required upon hire

· ACLS certification within 30 days of hire

Qualifications and Experience:

· At least one year of experience in an ambulatory surgical facility or hospital setting

· Experience calling in prescriptions

· Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications

· Knowledge of practice management and word processing software

· Pleasant demeanor and good communication skills

· Neat and professional appearance

Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

· Conduct consultations, including taking patient history and recording information in the patient's chart

· Accompany the surgeon during cosmetic consultations

· Review lab results and x-rays prior to entering the patient exam room

· Assist the surgeon in preparing for examinations and minor procedures

· Review pre-operative instructions and explain the surgical process to patients during the pre-operative appointment

· Order pre-operative tests as needed

· Perform pre-operative H&P and teaching for pre-operative patients and provide information to the surgeon

· Provide post-operative care, including seeing patients for follow-up appointments, answering questions, and removing sutures and drains

· Triage postoperative patient phone calls; answer questions and determine if patients need to come in

· Obtain needed equipment and supplies for the exam room

· Order medications and treatments in accordance with protocols and procedures Perform patient education duties; show surgical videos, hand out brochures, and direct patients to specific Internet sites for more information

· Monitor emails and respond to patient questions and phone calls

· Act as backup for Recovery Nurse/ OR nurse with proper training

Other Responsibilities:

· Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations

· Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice

· Maintain detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions

· Attend annual BLS and ACLS training programs

· Attend all regular meetings

· Perform all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager or Dr. Egrari

Physical Demands:

· Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, as well as manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination

· Standing and walking

· Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds

· Normal visual acuity and hearing

· Work under stressful conditions and irregular hours

· Exposure to bodily fluids on a regular basis

Working Conditions:

· Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Plastic Surgery
• Surgery

Physical Setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Clinic

Experience:

• Hospital: 1 year (Required)
• Clinic: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Bellevue, WA 98004 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellevue, WA 98004: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $50