Job Description
Raleigh Neurology is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide coverage to the following departments: Adult and Pediatric Neurology, Infusion, and Pain Clinic/Procedures. The Registered Nurse serves as the liaison between the physician, midlevel and the patients, and gives safe and competent clinical care to the patients of Raleigh Neurology Associates, P.A. The hours for the position are Mon-Fri, generally 8am-5pm. The Float Nurse will work in the Raleigh and Durham office locations.
Essential Job Functions
- Serve as liaison between the Physician, Midlevel and the Patient
- Room patients and take vitals, initiate neurology visit per clinical update in EHR
- Responsible for the triage of messages and obtaining appropriate information from patient and relaying to Physician in EHR
- Act as patient advocate for obtaining, relaying and interpreting the physician’s instructions and orders for medical care and EHR per RNA Policy
- Administer Medications, monitor and document according to standards in EHR
- Coordinates the procedure room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, and availability of functioning equipment and supplies
- Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation
- Ensures the proper handling of specimens
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
- Assess and evaluate patients who present to the Infusion Suite for IV therapy
- Educate and provide patients with information about their diagnosis and ordered IV therapy
- Have knowledge about standard protocols for specific medications, and policies and procedures that apply to administering IV therapy
- Demonstrate proficiency in procedurally oriented skills (hand/eye coordination and motor dexterity)
- Possess excellent clinical assessment and history taking skills
- Determine appropriate venipuncture site, starts; administers and monitors IV infusions according to current clinic policy and procedure
- Cover other clinical staff when necessary
Requirements
- Must have a valid NC Nursing license.
Other Skills/Abilities
- Excellent flexibility and time management
- Sensitivity to patient concerns
- Excellent proficiency with computer systems
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
