Registered Nurse IPM

Provides nursing services for office activities to ensure continuity of care; provides clinical support to doctor, nurse practitioners and secretaries. Consents patients for procedures. Provides patient teaching, assistance with in office procedures, monitoring of sick calls, and coordination of medication renewals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists MD with drawing up medications for procedures.
2. Follows patient complaints of illness from intake to resolution. Obtains appropriate information from patient by interview or physical assessments as to the nature of the complaint. Provides neurosurgeon or nurse practitioner with complete and concise documentation regarding patient complaint. Informs patient of physician's response.
3. Provides patient with discharge instructions post-procedure
4. Provides patient assessment in pre/post op area.
5. Provides patient with education regarding upcoming procedures.
6. Informs patient of diagnostic test results.
7. Assists medical providers in treatment modalities as indicated.
8. Monitors and responds to inquiries for prescription renewal in coordination with surgeon and nurse practitioner.
9. Obtains medication prior authorizations for injectable and oral medications.
10. Orders injectable medications and pump refills.
11. Maintains exam room equipment and supplies. Orders medical/office supplies as needed.
12. Provides direct physical assessment within scope of nursing and initiates appropriate action based on scope of knowledge and capabilities.
13. Maintains aseptic environment.
14. Obtains WC authorizations as needed.
15. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor's degree preferred
2. Registration and current licensure as a professional registered nurse
3. Current certification in neuroscience nursing preferred
4. Excellent organization and communication skills
5. Ability to use a wide range of computer programs and familiarity with Internet applications
6. Ability to travel to multiple sites