PRN Procedure RN

PTCOA Consulting LLC•Southaven, MS

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assists the Provider during clinic visits and administers moderate sedation during procedures. Depending on the visit, Provider direction, and whether a second assistant is present, the RN may perform scribe duties, circulator duties, or both. Scribe work includes documenting the Provider’s patient encounter and ensuring the Provider reviews and signs the chart; prescription charting is not part of this role. Circulator work includes updating patient plans and records, recording vital signs, coordinating referrals and prior-authorization messages, and scheduling follow-up appointments. During procedures, the RN assesses patients before, during, and after sedation, administers sedation-related care, and recognizes and responds to potential complications in accordance with orders and institutional protocols. This is a part-time position, with expected work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., usually Tuesday and Wednesday. The position operates in a professional office environment and may involve use of standard office equipment and medical equipment.

Requirements

Valid, unrestricted Mississippi Registered Nurse license.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification.
Current influenza vaccination.
Current TB skin test.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong telephone communication skills.
Knowledge of current medical terminology for communicating with physicians, staff, and patients.
High level of attention to detail.
Strong organization, filing, and time-management skills.
Basic computer literacy and typing skills.
Patient-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accompany the Provider into examination rooms and accurately document patient encounters, including history, review of systems, physical assessment, education, lab and radiology orders, assessment and plan, billing, and Meaningful Use.
Ensure the Provider reviews and signs off on the patient’s chart.
Monitor voicemails and promptly return patient calls.
Monitor EMR messages and respond in a timely manner.
Update the Face Sheet Plan after patient visits with pertinent information, including UDS/PMP/pill-count consistency, repeat UDS, procedures, imaging, physical therapy, and medication plans.
Document warnings, violations, or inappropriate behavior in Alerts or the personal notes section of the Face Sheet.
Update past medical history ICD codes, reconcile medication lists, perform pill counts, and enter PQRS codes.
Obtain and record patients’ vital signs in the medical health records software.
Complete letter-out referrals for orders.
Send prior-authorization messages for back braces.
Schedule patients’ next appointments.
Administer moderate sedation during procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition, and complications related to sedation and analgesia medications.
Assess total patient-care requirements before, during, and after administration of sedation or analgesic medication.
Understand oxygen delivery principles, respiratory physiology, and transport and uptake; use oxygen delivery devices.
Recognize potential complications of sedation or analgesia for each type of agent administered.
Assess, diagnose, and intervene in the event of complications or undesired outcomes, following orders, including standing orders, and institutional protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned.