Registered Nurse Ambulatory - Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery - Full Time

SolutionHealth•Manchester, NH

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works with the Elliot Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery care team to support providers with patient care and in-office procedures while maintaining efficient clinical workflow in a fast-paced surgical specialty environment. The role includes patient rooming, examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, dressing changes, wound care, telephone triage, patient education, and coordination of services. The RN supports perioperative workflow and continuity of care through patient and family involvement in care planning, clinical documentation, coordination with colleagues, and follow-up arrangements. The nurse also performs routine clinical duties within the scope of both Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses to support daily operations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
New Hampshire Registered Nurse license or Compact State Registered Nurse license.
Ability to obtain BLS qualification during the orientation period and maintain it during employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Embrace and promote change to support optimal patient outcomes and an effective professional practice environment.
Involve patients and families in goal setting and care planning, communicate plans for their input, and share them with colleagues to support seamless care across shifts and settings.
Use current evidence and relevant national and specialty standards to guide practice and identify areas for improvement.
Demonstrate competent clinical practice using clinical decision-making and critical-thinking skills.
Assist providers with in-office procedures, including instrument and supply setup, wound care support, dressing changes, and suture or staple removal as directed.
Obtain, document, and process specimens using appropriate collection processes and equipment in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Perform patient rooming activities according to documented rooming criteria.
Accurately obtain and document age- or condition-specific measurements, including vital signs.
Support perioperative workflow through patient education, post-procedure instructions, and coordination of follow-up care as directed.
Prepare electronic visit charts for scheduled appointments, ensuring relevant diagnostic results, reports, summaries, and notes are in the medical record and accessible to providers.
Process medication prescription refills according to guidelines using telephonic, electronic, or print methods.
Perform telephone triage.
Handle medication and/or procedure prior authorization processes and document them appropriately.
Perform clinical duties within the scope of both Medical Assistants and Registered Nurses, including direct patient care and routine clinical tasks, to support daily operations and continuity of care.