Registered Nurse, Neurosurgery Clinic - (Full-time, Monday - Friday)

Washington Regional Medical Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will assist physicians with procedures, manage front-office duties as needed, and support patient education and care coordination.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program with a valid RN license and CPR certification; clinic experience is preferred and the position involves standing and walking during shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license and CPR certification.
• Clinic-setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and update medical history.
• Assist physicians with procedures and exams.
• Refill provider-authorized medications when appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

EMR input

Front office support

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and ValuesOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.Position SummaryThe role of the Registered Nurse reports to the Clinic Manager in partnership with the Clinic Physician. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, assisting physicians with procedures, and assisting with front office duties, as needed.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesObtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records systemPrepare patient for various types procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as neededRefill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriateProvide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physicianAssist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physicianServe as patient liaison and advocate, as neededSchedule surgeries and various diagnostic tests and provide scheduled date to the patientQualificationEducation: Graduate of an accredited nursing programLicensure and Certifications: Valid registered nurse license and CPR, required.Experience: Previous experience in a clinic setting, preferred.Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.