PRN Procedure RN

Pain Treatment Centers of America•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 another assistant is present, the RN may perform scribe duties, circulator duties, or both. Scribe duties include documenting the Provider’s patient encounter, ensuring the Provider reviews and signs the chart, monitoring and returning patient calls, monitoring and responding to EMR messages, and performing related duties. Scribe documentation does not include prescriptions. Circulator duties include updating the patient’s Face Sheet Plan after visits; documenting warnings, violations, or inappropriate behavior; updating medical history ICD codes; reconciling medications; performing pill counts; entering PQRS codes; recording vital signs; completing referral letters; sending prior-authorization messages for back braces; scheduling follow-up appointments; monitoring and responding to patient calls and EMR messages; and performing related duties. During procedures, the RN administers moderate sedation. Responsibilities include applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition, and sedation-related complications; assessing patient care needs before, during, and after sedation; using oxygen-delivery devices; recognizing potential complications; and assessing, diagnosing, and intervening in complications or undesired outcomes in accordance with orders and institutional protocols.

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 attention to detail.
Strong organization, filing, and time-management skills.
Basic computer literacy and typing skills.
Patient-focused approach.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition, and complications related to sedation and analgesia.
Understanding of oxygen delivery, respiratory physiology, and transport/uptake, and ability to use oxygen-delivery devices.
Ability to assess, diagnose, and intervene in complications or undesired outcomes in compliance with orders and institutional protocols.

Nice To Haves

One year of prior relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Provider with patient visits during clinic.
Document the Provider’s patient encounter, including the specified clinical and administrative elements, excluding prescription charting.
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.
Document warnings, violations, or inappropriate behavior in Alerts or personal notes on the Face Sheet.
Update Past Medical History ICD codes, reconcile the current medication list, perform pill counts, and enter PQRS codes.
Obtain and record patient vital signs in the medical health records software.
Complete referral letters for orders and send prior-authorization messages for back braces.
Schedule patients’ next appointments.
Administer moderate sedation during procedures.
Assess patient care requirements before, during, and after sedation administration.
Recognize potential sedation-related complications and intervene in accordance with orders and institutional protocols.
Perform other related duties as assigned.