Clinic RN

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.•Pinehurst, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Neurosurgery Clinic provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in an outpatient, clinic-only setting. This role supports neurosurgeons and advanced practice providers by coordinating patient care, performing clinical assessments, providing education, and facilitating efficient clinic operations. The RN serves as a key liaison between patients, providers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of NC.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Minimum of 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience (outpatient, specialty, or acute care).
Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in neurosurgery, neurology, orthopedics, spine, or surgical specialties.
Outpatient clinic or ambulatory care experience.
Experience with patient education and care coordination.

Responsibilities

Perform patient intake assessments, including medical history review, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and symptom evaluation.
Assist providers during clinic visits, procedures, and examinations as appropriate.
Triage patient concerns via phone, patient portal, or in person, using clinical judgment and established protocols.
Monitor patients for changes in condition and escalate concerns to providers as needed.
Administer medications and injections per clinic protocols and provider orders.
Perform wound checks, suture/staple removal, dressing changes, and postoperative follow-up care as indicated.
Coordinate pre-visit, post-visit, and follow-up care for neurosurgery patients.
Assist with scheduling diagnostic tests, imaging, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
Provide preoperative and postoperative education, including expectations, restrictions, and warning signs.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including imaging, physical therapy, pain management, and primary care providers.
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and postoperative care.
Reinforce provider instructions and ensure patient understanding.
Advocate for patient needs and support shared decision-making.
Accurately document patient interactions, assessments, and care provided in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Ensure compliance with clinic policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinic workflow optimization.