Registered Nurse- Clinic (Float) (3402)

WEILER PLASTIC SURGERY•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Job DetailsJob Location: Baton Rouge Bluebonnet - BATON ROUGE, LA 70809Job Category: Health CareRole and Responsibilities Patient Care: Taking and recording vital signs: This includes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration. - Relaying information to MD. Assisting with medical procedures: This might involve assisting with examinations or other procedures. Assessing patient condition: Observing for changes and reporting any concerns to the physician. Providing patient education: Explaining treatments, self-care instructions, and infection precautions. Patient wound care Assisting patients in & out of clinic PRN Bringing patients to clinic room for their appointment Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate patient records: This includes medical histories, treatments, and progress notes, prescriptions, patient education. Entering data into electronic health records (EHRs): Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. New patient paperwork, Sending/ receiving clearances. Proficient with patient pictures for before & after treatments Pre-op patients including but not limited to: Consent forms, Instructions, Collecting vital signs, Collecting lab work, reviewing and prescribing medications for MD. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with medical staff respectfully. Working with physicians, other nurses, and support staff to coordinate care. Communicating with patients and their families: Explaining procedures, answering questions, phone calls and providing emotional support. Other Responsibilities: Ordering and managing supplies: Ensuring the clinic has the necessary materials for patient care (i.e. garments, medications, supplies). Maintaining a clean and organized work environment: Ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met. Drawing lab work in office Transmitting prescriptions per MD guidance Assisting Nurse Practitioner with injectables (i.e. botox, fillers), taking pictures prior to treatments, topical numbing. Keeping clinic rooms fully stocked throughout the week. Travel to satellite locations as needed to support clinic staffing for MD clinics as well as daily staffing needs Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery. Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct. Initiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about the procedure. Cross train for ambulatory surgery center pre/intra/post operative care. Be knowledgeable to answer any patient phone calls including but not limited to surgery, aesthetics, scheduled, etc. Other duties as assigned. Float Locations include: Baton Rouge, LA Denham Springs, LA Prairieville, LA Hammond, LA QualificationsMinimum Education and Experience Requirements Associates or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing Preferred Education or Experience Preferably experience in a clinic or hospital.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing

Nice To Haves

Preferably experience in a clinic or hospital.

Responsibilities

Taking and recording vital signs
Relaying information to MD
Assisting with medical procedures
Assessing patient condition
Providing patient education
Patient wound care
Assisting patients in & out of clinic PRN
Bringing patients to clinic room for their appointment
Maintaining accurate patient records
Entering data into electronic health records (EHRs)
New patient paperwork
Sending/ receiving clearances
Proficient with patient pictures for before & after treatments
Consent forms
Collecting vital signs
Collecting lab work
reviewing and prescribing medications for MD
Collaborating with medical staff respectfully
Communicating with patients and their families
Ordering and managing supplies
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Drawing lab work in office
Transmitting prescriptions per MD guidance
Assisting Nurse Practitioner with injectables (i.e. botox, fillers), taking pictures prior to treatments, topical numbing
Keeping clinic rooms fully stocked throughout the week
Travel to satellite locations as needed to support clinic staffing for MD clinics as well as daily staffing needs
Assess, instruct, and prepare patients prior to surgery
Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
Initiate IV’s and ensure patients are informed about the procedure
Cross train for ambulatory surgery center pre/intra/post operative care
Be knowledgeable to answer any patient phone calls including but not limited to surgery, aesthetics, scheduled, etc.
Other duties as assigned