Nurse RN

GenesisCare • Fort Myers, FL

140d

About The Position

At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world. The medical support staff at GenesisCare is a specifically trained group of individuals who have demonstrated expertise in dealing with cancer, urology, and other multi-specialty patients and their special needs. The Registered Nurse assists the doctor, as needed, to ensure the health and safety of our patients during all aspects of their care at GenesisCare.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in the state where employed.
• Strong communication skills-both written and verbal.
• Professional and reliable.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates care and compassion in dealing with patients.
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented.
• Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Remain with physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.
• Assisting the doctor in all aspects of the patient's initial consultation, including weekly status checks, routine follow-up examinations, and any emergency visits that are needed.
• Scheduling and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result.
• Responsible for acquiring results and notifying said results on all interim reports to the Physician and then to chart.
• Charting information of patient progress on weekly status check sheets and scuts.
• Drawing of blood for various lab tests that are sent out in applicable office.
• Following up on results of lab including obtaining physician's signature on test results.
• Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates.
• Documentation of medications that the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care.
• Documentation of any samples given to patient.
• Responsible for charting patient's vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.
• Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.
• Verifying that the allergy sticker is complete.
• Assist or perform cathing of patients for various simulations and CT scans.
• Responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported to appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for assisting physician in operating room during surgical procedures.
• Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
• Maintain open communication with front desk, Physician, and nursing staff regarding patient add-ons, patients on treatment breaks, and changes in treatment plan.
• Maintain licenses, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees