Registered Nurse ASC (RN) PRN (31781) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at GI Alliance

Registered Nurse ASC (RN) PRN (31781)
Job DetailsJob Location: Mississippi Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Position Type: Part Time
Job Shift: Day
Description

Description

Position purpose
Responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

Verifies patient consent for procedures and ensures patient confidentiality. Obtains and documents health history, vital signs, health risk factors and assesses patient. Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. Provides quality nursing care.

Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.

Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information. Organizes documentation and accurate recording of pertinent clinical data to establish a concise record of the health care delivered. Assures and documents appropriate follow-up of patients.

Responds to incoming patient procedure-related phone calls.

Provides safe and proficient assistance to the patient and physician during procedures. Obtains a thorough understanding of each procedure and the equipment used during procedures.

Learn scope reprocessing techniques utilized by the facility.

Has knowledge of preparation and administration of all medications used in the facility.

Uses complete assessment skills to monitor the patient and proceed with corrective measures where indicated. Provides pre and post-procedure teaching to patients.

Attends and actively participates in department meetings and in-services offered.

Other duties as directed or assigned.