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RN Orthopedic Clinic | Registered Nurse in Nurse & Healthcare Job at Bone and Joint Center, S.1

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RN Orthopedic Clinic

Location:
Wausau, WI
Description:

Position Description: Coordinate and maintain accurate and efficient clinic and OR schedules for the Surgeon and patient. Schedule surgical cases and provide patient education. Perform routine clinical and procedural tasks to keep the clinics running smoothly. This is a full-time position, five days per week with occasional Saturday rotation. This position is working primarily in Wausau and Plover. Essential Duties and Responsibilitie s include the following. Other duties may be assigned: 1. Efficiently manages the schedule / flow of the day by anticipating the needs of the patient and provider. (Service) 2. Prepares for clinic by stocking exam rooms and cast room with necessary supplies.(Financial) 3. Coordinates the MD and Mid-level provider schedules to best meet the patient's needs. (Service) 4. Prepares for clinic by reviewing schedule, progress notes, telephone encounters, test results and chart preparation. (Quality) 5. Maintains an accurate and complete electronic medical record on each patient including all Meaningful Use measures. (Quality) 6. Completes all meaningful use percentile requirements monitored and reported monthly by IT (Quality) 7. Escorts patients to exam room using AIDET tool; every patient every time. (People) 8. Interviews the patient to obtain an accurate and thorough medical history, assists patients in completing Health History form, takes and records vital signs, enters information into the EMR, and verifies information. (Quality) 9. Explains treatment procedures to patient and prepare patients for examination.(Service) 10. Performs Room and Round every 10 minutes until patient is evaluated by provider, every patient every time.(People) 11. Accurately schedules tests, procedures, rechecks, post op appointments and referrals to other facilities and tracks results.(Quality) 12. Applies splints and casts as ordered by physician, teaches cast care to the patient.(Quality) 13. Assists with closed reductions of fractures.(Service) 14. Schedules surgical cases and coordinate all aspects of the case. (Service) 15. Accurate and timely communication to other departments; VOB, Radiology, Surgery Supervisor (Service) 16. Communicates any clinic delays to Registration Staff to proactively manage patient wait times.(Service) 17. Conducts Patient Education; pre-op teaching for each surgical patient. (Quality) 18. Calls instrumentation representatives and orders equipment for surgical cases. (Quality) 19. Maintains surgeons' surgery schedule in the computer.(Service) 20. Cleans/straightens exam rooms between patients; disposes contaminated supplies in accordance with OSHA standards.(Quality) 21. Assists other providers and peers when needed.(Service) 22. May fill in for other medical staff, covering vacations, etc. on an as-needed basis.(Service) 23. Maintains written patient education materials; periodic reviews patient education handouts for accuracy and validity. (Quality) 24. Triages patient phone calls and takes appropriate action and documents all calls in the EMR. Utilizes Standing orders if applicable. Follows/Documents Triage Protocols consistently. (Quality) 25. Attends 90% weekly huddles, 80% monthly clinical staff meetings, and all training sessions.(Quality) 26. Active participant in the local chapter of NAON.(Quality) 27. Manages work load and schedule by utilizing electronic tools such as Outlook, Task list, Excel (Financial) Education/Experience: •Associate Degree, Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in nursing is required •Work experience in a clinic setting is preferred •Current license or eligibility to become licensed to practice as a RN in the State of Wisconsin is required Desirable Qualifications: Neat and well groomed and have a courteous, pleasant manner; Strong organizational skills along with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment; Ability to put patients at ease and explain physician's instructions; Respect the confidential nature of medical information. Ability to problem solve and implement change with a positive attitude. Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is also frequently required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Bone And Joint Center, S.C.
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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