Office RN/LPN Brooklyn/NYC

Office Registered Nurse/LPN Wanted: Brooklyn/NYCOur client is the nation's largest private academic plastic surgery practice serving Long Island and the New York metro area. Established in 1948, the company has treated over half a million patients and developed many of the region's specialty centers including microsurgery, burn surgery, wound care, facial reanimation, peripheral nerve reconstruction, and cleft care.Responsible To: Director of NursingJob Summary: Provide patient care in the office settingResponsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To Performing The Following Activities:Patient Care:Arrives on time, at least ½ hour prior to assigned beginning of shiftReviews doctor's schedule for the day and prepares rooms accordinglyTakes patient history and records the information in the patient's chartPerforms clinical triage upon meeting patient and provides doctor with a concise, accurate reportAssists surgeons in preparing for and performing examinations and minor proceduresChaperones surgeon in cosmetic/reconstructive consultations as neededReviews pre-operative packets (containing pre- and post-op instructions, lab forms, prescriptions, etc.) with patients before surgery, and assures full patient understandingSees all post-operative patients (suture removal, cast removal, dressing changes, etc.) and answers questionsProvides, prepares or administers medications and treatments in accordance with surgeon protocolsObtains appropriate photographic consent from patients; takes pre- and post-operative digital photographs including Vectra 3-DTriages patient phone calls; answers questions, and determines if patients need to come in and be seen by surgeonHandles phone emergencies, reads on-call schedule appropriately, following doctors preferences for being contactedFollows up on ordered pathologies and laboratory results, informing surgeon of results and ensuring documents signed in EMRClinical Operations:Ensures patient EMR is complete, including patient historyAdheres to chart documentation requirements as outlined by practice guidelinesAssesses and evaluates patient flow in all practice sites—recommends changes for quality patient service and careAvailable to work in all satellite locationsStays current regarding all written protocols for clinical operating proceduresReviews individual doctor schedules periodically to maximize surgeon efficiency and productivity; coordinates suggestions with Office Charge Nurse and DONMakes sure the practice adheres to all applicable OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA and AAAASF standardsMakes note of clinical supplies and inventory, informing the Department of Nursing Secretary of ordering needsIs familiar with the location of all items in each office, frequently checking expiration dates on items and rotating inventory as neededParticipates in clinical research projects as appropriate, under the direction of the Clinical Trials Department and the DONStocks exam rooms and ensures they are ready at all timesFinancial Practices:Uses facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practicesAnalyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost effective improvementsCommunication:Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workersInteracts with others in a positive, respectful mannerPerformance Improvement:Contributes to the progress and development of performance improvement initiativesProvides thorough and complete documentation in the EMR as required for Meaningful Use and PQRSDemonstrates Commitment to Patient Safety:Complies with company's policies to patient safety and infection control in meeting job requirementsParticipates in the identification of unsafe conditions or procedures through surveillance and reporting to appropriate superiorsSeeks to involve the patient as an active participant in his or her care and encourages questions by the patient and familyProfessional Requirements:Completes annual educational requirements, participating in continuing education and other learning experiencesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with staffMaintains regulatory requirements, facility policies and procedures and standards of careActively participates in any QI projects and activitiesExhibits competence in utilizing EMR and Practice Management ProgramsCommunicates the mission, vision and core values of the companyAssists in the orientation and training of all new staff willingly and enthusiasticallyAssists in case reviews as requested by Director of NursingMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsAccess to PHI (Protected Health Information): This position has extensive access to PHI. It requires the review of computerized or paper-based medical records, lab results, and tests, in order to perform clinical duties as well as communicate effectively with patients. It may also require access to computerized and paper-based reimbursement data (such as referral forms) which contain both a patient's clinical and financial informationTypical Physical Demands:Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee will work under stressful conditions, and work irregular hours. Employee will be exposed to bodily fluids on a regular basisTypical Working Conditions:Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environmentEducational Requirements:Current NYS RN licensure requiredBachelors degree preferredBLS certification requiredTraining in plastic surgery nursing preferredQualifications and Experience:Minimum one year of work experience in the office settingUnderstanding of ASPS, and ASPSN standards; OSHA guidelines for ambulatory practice, quality assurance required.Familiarity with cosmetic procedures and reconstructive surgeryRequired Must be flexible with hours—shifts include evenings and some Saturdays