What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Nurse - LPN/RN position at Montgomery Vascular Surgery?
Purpose and Essential Duties (to include, but not limited to):
The clinical nurse serves as a patient advocate through administrative and clinical duties. Patient care will be provided through assessments, diagnostics, scheduling patient surgeries, follow-ups, and other necessary arrangements while working side-by-side with the physician(s) and staff.
The nurse will provide clinical and office services through the following duties:
1. Work closely with the physician(s) in the care and management of patients
2. Manage and coordinate physician schedule
3. Record medical history, symptoms and any applicable documentation in the medical record
4. Coordinate patient care and act as a liaison with other organizations and healthcare providers
5. Provide patient education before and after procedures
6. Following all universal precautions & blood-borne pathogen protocols as outlined by OSHA/practice policy
7. Provide complete patient assessment, including vital signs and pre-examination procedures, labs, records, and review of chart
8. Assuring needed supplies and equipment are available as needed for patient care
9. Providing for the emotional/physical comfort and safety of patients and family members
10. Responding to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures and protocols
11. Demonstrate clinical and professional expertise
Additional Responsibilities/Requirements (to include, but not limited to):
1. Transportation of patients
2. Assist in preparation of patients for procedures
3. Answer phones in a professional manner
4. Assists the providers in all aspects of the consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care.
5. Assist in inventory of supplies, ordering, maintenance logs
6. Take initiative and look for opportunities to assist patients, family members, and colleagues
7. Expanding clinical expertise through appropriate education; CME requirements for licensure
8. Any other administrative, clinical, office duties.
9. Maintain and uphold a high standard of professionalism in appearance and disposition with physicians, colleagues, patients, and family members
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $28