SECTION 1: Job Summary (Summary of the basic functions of the position)
Registered Nurse who provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in
clinic with a focus on surgical procedures. Additional responsibilities to include Nurse Visits and
injectable procedures under the clinical supervision of a licensed medical provider; assists in examination
and treatment of patients under direction of Physician by performing the following duties:
SECTION 2: Duties and Responsibilities (Responsibilities necessary to accomplish job functions)
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Ensures that all patients charts have been prepped prior to the visit
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Interviews patients, takes patients' history, and records all information on patients' charts.
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Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
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Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider, including patient and family instruction, includes verbal care instructions, pamphlets, instruction sheets, etc.
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Responds to patients’ telephone calls and gives instructions from provider, documents all telephone calls with patients in chart.
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Accurately records all pertinent information in patients’ chart timely
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Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location
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Maintains examination and surgical suite(s), cleans rooms after each patient, and sterilizes equipment.
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Inventories all medical supplies, maintains appropriate supply inventory in examination and surgical suite(s), stocks examination rooms and surgical suite(s) with all needed equipment and supplies.
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Maintains solutions by expiration date, restocks examination room(s) and surgical suite(s) with solutions.
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Adheres to all OSHA regulations and universal precautions, including waste and sharps disposal. Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of universal precautions as appropriate
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Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
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Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization. Additional responsibilities in a surgical (ASC) capacity:
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Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment
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Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment
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Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date
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Remains present in the OR with the patient until recovery and discharge guidelines have been met-see corresponding policies
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Prepares patient(s) for physical exam/surgery by:
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Properly identify the patient and cross check it with the chart and name band
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Operative consent obtained
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Photo consent obtained
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Vital signs obtained
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Administer medications as directed by physician
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Proper documentation of any controlled substances
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Prepare the surgical site
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Placement of sterile drapes
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Assists provider(s) as needed with patient care, including physical exam/surgery; hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
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Sets up examination rooms and surgical suite(s) for appropriate procedures, assembles and uses such equipment as electrocautery, lasers, and other equipment as needed.
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Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner
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Dresses wounds as instructed by provider.
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Draws up medications that are to be used on sterile field following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, expiration date – done in cooperation with and in the presence of a provider.
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Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
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Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
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Assess the patient’s condition throughout the surgery according to intraoperative and postoperative monitoring policies and notify physician of any indication of distress.
Additional responsibilities in an injector capacity:
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Performs the following procedures according to established protocols:
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Neurotoxins
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Dermal fillers
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Develops a treatment plan for each patient
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Sale of services and products
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Maintains inventory-tracking system for all injectable
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Serve as a patient advocate during patient exam and treatment
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Ensure proper consent forms are obtained prior to preparing a patient for treatment
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Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, right drug and noting expiration date
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Explain treatment procedures, medications
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Responsible for cleaning room and medical equipment in between each patient and at the end of the day.
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Correctly disposes of infection waste and biohazard materials
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Greet patients arriving at office or clinic.
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Performs accurate documentation of all procedures in a timely manner
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Be prepared for potential emergencies by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location
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Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
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Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
SECTION 3: Experience Requirements
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One (1) year of plastic surgery experience, preferred
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One (1) year of surgical procedures experience, preferred
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One (1) year of injection procedures experience, preferred
SECTION 4: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements
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Skills in operating complicated surgical equipment and instruments.
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Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and sterile technique, required.
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Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
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Management and organizational skills to support the leadership of this function
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Ability to follow or provide verbal & written instructions with sufficient grammar and spelling skills to avoid mistakes or misinterpretations
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Interpersonal skills to support customer service, functional, and team mate support needs
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Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
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Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
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Basic to intermediate computer operation
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Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
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Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function
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Knowledge of state and federal regulations for this position; general understanding of HIPAA guidelines
SECTION 5: Supervisory Responsibilities:
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This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
