Registered Nurse PRN

The CORE Institute | HOPCo; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The CORE Institute | HOPCo in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a Registered Nurse to provide general nursing care in the clinic, administer medications per standing orders, and assist physicians during treatments. This role requires clinic experience and the ability to prioritize urgent patient needs.

You will maintain exam rooms, educate patients, document care, and collaborate with the health care team. Shifts may range long hours within a community-based setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan.
• Knowledge of how to assess a patient with chronic medical conditions / understanding of pathophysiology regarding disease process.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques that can be used to educate patients which encourages them to participate in their care.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic and administers medications per standing orders or physician-written orders.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials; prepares equipment and assists physicians during treatment and examination.
• Observes, records and reports changes in patient condition and informs the physician; educates patient/family about procedures and medications.
• Ensures patients displaying a change in medical condition are given immediate attention and priority.
• Maintains/reviews patient records and ensures pre-op calls meet protocol for scheduled procedures.
• Responds to inbound patient treatment-related calls, instructs patients on medications and treatment instructions.
• Monitors patient conditions and responses to drugs; demonstrates clinical expertise in post-procedure recovery.
• Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of patient and organizational data.

Skills

IV Insertion

Medical record review

Care plan evaluation

Job description

Description

• Provides general nursing care to patients in the clinic. Administers medications per standing orders / medications written by physician. Practices within the Registered Nurse scope.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Prepares equipment and assists physician during treatment and examination of patients.
• Observes, records and reports change in patient’s medical condition, informs physician immediately, and follows through accordingly. Educates patient/family about procedures and medications.
• Ensures patients displaying a change in medical condition are given immediate attention and priority.
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Ensures pre-op phone calls are made to patients and that these patients fully meet protocol for procedure scheduled.
• Responds to /refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medication and treatment instructions.
• Monitors patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in the recovery of patient’s post procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and professionalism when responding to emergency situations.
• Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and integrity of patient and organizational data.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years professional nursing experience in a clinic or hospital environment, preferably pre-op/post-op and or surgery center.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of acute and chronic protocols, administration of medications, delivering physical care following treatment plan
• Knowledge of how to assess a patient with chronic medical conditions / understanding of pathophysiology regarding disease process.
• Knowledge of health promotion principles and techniques that can be used to educate patients which encourages them to participate in their care.

SKILLS

• Insertion of intravenous catheters.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting a medical record, and gathering and analyzing physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data.
• Skill in evaluating and revising patient care based on symptoms / objective assessment.

ABILITIES

• Ability to make responsible decisions within the Registered Nurse scope of practice & clinic protocols.
• Ability to offer education materials about procedures they had done.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.
• Ability to have open communication with the providers
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the health care team.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within the community.
• May be required to work shifts ranging from 10-12 hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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