U.S. Dermatology Partners
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Base pay range $22.00/hr - $29.00/hr
Job Summary Registered Nurse who provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in clinic with a focus on surgical procedures. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed medical provider; assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician by performing the following.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interviews patients, takes patients' history, and records all information on patients' charts.
Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
Prepares patient(s) for physical exam/surgery by:
Properly identify the patient and cross check it with the chart and name band
Operative consent obtained
Photo consent obtained
Vital signs obtained
Pain and Anxiety levels assessed and documented
Level of Consciousness assessed and documented
Assess the need for sedation & obtain order from physician
Administer medications as directed by physician
Proper documentation of any controlled substances
Prepare the surgical site
Placement of sterile drapes
Assists provider(s) as needed with patient care, including physical exam/surgery; hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
Sets up examination rooms and surgical suite(s) for appropriate procedures, assembles and uses such equipment as electrocautery, dermabrader, and other equipment as needed.
Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner
Dresses wounds as instructed by provider.
Draws up medications that are to be used on sterile field following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, expiration date – done in cooperation with and in the presence of a provider.
Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
Assess the patient’s condition throughout the surgery according to intraoperative and postoperative monitoring policies and notify physician of any indication of distress.
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider, including patient and family instruction, includes verbal care instructions, pamphlets, instruction sheets, etc.
Remains present in the OR with the patient until recovery and discharge guidelines have been metsee corresponding policies
Accurately records all pertinent information in patients’ chart timely.
Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location
Maintains examination and surgical suite(s), cleans rooms after each patient, and sterilizes equipment.
Inventories all medical supplies, maintains appropriate supply inventory in examination and surgical suite(s), stocks examination rooms and surgical suite(s) with all needed equipment and supplies.
Maintains solutions by expiration date, restocks examination room(s) and surgical suite(s) with solutions.
Adheres to all OSHA regulations and universal precautions, including waste and sharps disposal. Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of universal precautions as appropriate
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Medical Practices
Tyler, TX
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Base pay range $22.00/hr - $29.00/hr
Job Summary Registered Nurse who provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in clinic with a focus on surgical procedures. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed medical provider; assists in examination and treatment of patients under direction of Physician by performing the following.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interviews patients, takes patients' history, and records all information on patients' charts.
Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
Prepares patient(s) for physical exam/surgery by:
Properly identify the patient and cross check it with the chart and name band
Operative consent obtained
Photo consent obtained
Vital signs obtained
Pain and Anxiety levels assessed and documented
Level of Consciousness assessed and documented
Assess the need for sedation & obtain order from physician
Administer medications as directed by physician
Proper documentation of any controlled substances
Prepare the surgical site
Placement of sterile drapes
Assists provider(s) as needed with patient care, including physical exam/surgery; hands instruments and materials to doctor as directed.
Sets up examination rooms and surgical suite(s) for appropriate procedures, assembles and uses such equipment as electrocautery, dermabrader, and other equipment as needed.
Inspects sterile items prior to opening and lay supplies out on sterile field in an organized manner
Dresses wounds as instructed by provider.
Draws up medications that are to be used on sterile field following safety protocol of right dose, right patient, right route, expiration date – done in cooperation with and in the presence of a provider.
Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or Physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
Assist physician with surgical procedure while maintaining sterile field
Assess the patient’s condition throughout the surgery according to intraoperative and postoperative monitoring policies and notify physician of any indication of distress.
Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by provider, including patient and family instruction, includes verbal care instructions, pamphlets, instruction sheets, etc.
Remains present in the OR with the patient until recovery and discharge guidelines have been metsee corresponding policies
Accurately records all pertinent information in patients’ chart timely.
Responds to emergency situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol by having knowledge of equipment and supplies and is familiar with their location
Maintains examination and surgical suite(s), cleans rooms after each patient, and sterilizes equipment.
Inventories all medical supplies, maintains appropriate supply inventory in examination and surgical suite(s), stocks examination rooms and surgical suite(s) with all needed equipment and supplies.
Maintains solutions by expiration date, restocks examination room(s) and surgical suite(s) with solutions.
Adheres to all OSHA regulations and universal precautions, including waste and sharps disposal. Maintains knowledge of OSHA regulations and use of universal precautions as appropriate
Adheres to all safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities while supporting a culture of high quality and great customer service.
Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the organization.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Medical Practices
Tyler, TX
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