Registered Nurse

Pain Treatment Centers of America•Mountain Hpme, AR

43d

About The Position

The position of Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assisting the Provider with patient visits during clinic, as well as administering moderate sedation during procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS During clinic, the essential functions of the Registered Nurse position can be divided into two categories – Scribe duties and Circulator duties. During any particular patient visit, the RN may be responsible for performing some or all of these functions, depending on the nature of the visit, the direction of the Provider and the presence or absence of a second assistant during the particular patient visit. In addition, during procedures, the RN is responsible for administering moderate sedation to patients. The essential functions relative to this aspect of the RN position are as follows:

Requirements

valid, unrestricted Arkansas Registered Nurse license
ACLS and BLS certification
current influenza vaccination
current TB skin test
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong telephone communication skills
Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
High level of attention to detail
Strong organization, filing, and time management skills
Basic computer literacy and typing
Patient focused

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of prior relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Accompanying Provider into the patient examination room and accurately documenting the Provider’s encounter with the patient, including HIP, ROS, Physical Assessment, Education, Lab Orders, Radiology Orders, Assessment/Plan, Billing, and Meaningful Use.
Ensuring that the Provider reviews and signs off on the patient’s chart.
Regularly monitoring voicemails and promptly returning phone calls from patients.
Regularly monitoring EMR messages and responding in a timely manner.
After each patient visit, updating Face Sheet Plan with all pertinent information including but not limited to UDS/PMP/Pill Count Consistent/Inconsistent, Repeat UDS, Procedures/Imaging/PT, and Medication Refills/Changes/Weaning Plan.
Documenting Warnings/Violations/Inappropriate Behavior in “Alerts” or in the personal notes section of the Face Sheet.
Updating Past Medical History ICD codes, reconciling current medication list, performing pill counts, and entering PQRS codes.
Obtaining and recording patients’ vital signs in the medical health records software.
Completing letter out referrals for orders.
Sending messages for prior authorizations for back braces.
Scheduling patients’ next appointments.
Demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, cardiac arrhythmia recognition and complications related to sedation/analgesia medications.
Assessing total patient care requirements before, during and after administration of sedation/analgesic medication.
Understanding principles of oxygen delivery, respiratory physiology, transport/uptake. And demonstrating the ability to use oxygen delivery devices.
Recognizing potential complications of sedation/analgesia for each type of agent being administered.
Possessing the required knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose and intervene in the event of complications or undesired outcomes to institute nursing interventions in compliance with orders (including standing orders) and institutional protocols.
Performing other related duties as assigned.