RN Neurosurgery - (Full-time, Monday - Friday)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neurosurgery clinic. The role partners with clinic physicians to provide direct patient care, prepare patients for procedures, and support front-office duties.

Day shifts, Monday–Friday, with CPR-certified RN ready to advocate for patients and coordinate care. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an unencumbered RN license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Licensed RN with CPR certification.
• Experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient vitals and update medical history in the electronic medical records system.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist physicians as needed.
• Refill provider-authorized medications via electronic, fax or phone as authorized.
• Provide counseling regarding medical therapies and medications per physician guidance.
• Serve as patient liaison and advocate as needed.
• Schedule surgeries and diagnostic tests and provide dates to patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient counseling

EHR documentation

Education

Nursing program graduate

Job description

RN Neurosurgery - (Full-time, Monday - Friday)# RN Neurosurgery - (Full-time, Monday - Friday)NWA Neurosciences - Fayetteville, AR 72703## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDaysEducation LevelNursing License - UnencumberedCategoryNursing Services## Description**Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values**Our 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 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.**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.