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

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

StartupNWA in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in our community-focused health system.

You will assist physicians, manage patient flow, document in EMR, and support front office tasks while upholding compassionate care and CPR standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Valid registered nurse license and CPR certification.
• Clinic setting experience preferred.
• Ability to stand/walk up to 80% of shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong patient communication and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and update medical history in EMR.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist physicians.
• Refill provider-authorized medications as allowed.
• Provide counseling on therapies and medications.
• Serve as patient liaison and advocate.
• Schedule surgeries and diagnostic tests and relay dates to patients.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication with patients

Front office support

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Education LevelNursing License - Unencumbered## DescriptionOur mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in 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 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;;;; and .**Position Summary**The role of the Registered Nursereports 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 Responsibilities*** Obtain patient vitals and update patient medical history while inputting data collected into the electronic medical records system* Prepare patient for various types procedures and/or examinations and assist physicians, as needed* Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized and appropriate* Provide direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician* Assist patient by providing direction, support, and counseling regarding medical therapies and medications as directed by the physician* Serve as patient liaison and advocate, as needed* Schedule surgeries and various diagnostic tests and provide scheduled date to the patient**Qualification*** **Education**: Graduate of an accredited nursing program* **Licensure and Certifications**: Valid registered nurse license and CPR, required.* **Experience**: Previous experience in a clinic setting, preferred.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.