Job title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: Quantum Pain and Orthopedic
Job description: Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is a premier outpatient clinical network serving the San Antonio and Austin, TX areas. Our specialty is combining high quality healthcare with compassion and excellence. QPO strives to create a team that highlights our culture of diversity, ethics, and collaboration. Come join our team at Quantum Pain and Orthopedics and uncover the excellence in YOU!We are looking for an ambitious and energetic team member to join our team at Quantum Pain and Orthopedics – North San Antonio, TX as a Full-time/Part-Time Registered Nurse. Responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the pre-operative patient, as well as, developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensures the pre-operative area has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients at all times. Give instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
- Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
- Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure
- Makes initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
- Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
- Identifies patient’s physical and mental status
- Monitors the patient’s medical condition and reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
- Assures surgical consent, pre-operative test results and History and Physical are in the medical record prior to proposed procedure
- Pre-op and post-op calls to patients
- Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse/medical director
- Gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
- Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record
- Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner
- Educates patients and family
- Maintains established Center/Departmental policies and procedures
- Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business
- Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other Center employees
- Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
- Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
- Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking
- Makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach
- Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and manages/evaluates emergent situations
- Completes patient care responsibilities in a timely manner with accurate documentation
- Uses downtime efficiently, aware of team members workload and constantly offers assistance and responds positively to requests for assistance from other team members
- Adapts to unexpected changes
- Effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care
- Performs any other job duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of computer and relevant software applications
- Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
- Has self-control to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
- Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
- Compliance with facility policies and procedures
- Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs
- Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
- Possesses appropriate communication skills to practice collaborative nursing
- Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes
- High stress tolerance: accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
- Ability to adapt with flexibility: being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
- Ability to work independently by guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending one oneself to get things done
- Ability to maintain effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
- Ability to maintain records
- Ability to lift 50 lbs, carry 35 lbs, push and pull 25lbs, lift overhead 25 lbs. Able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, and reaching
- Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment
- Excellent, polished patient interaction skills. Ability to communicate professionally with patients
- Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
- Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical
- Energetic with a desire to learn and develop new skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma; some college preferred
- Minimum 1-2 years in medical office setting
LICENSURE:
- Current RN licensure in the State of Texas
- BLS, ACLS
BENEFITS OFFERED:
- 3 Medical Plans
- 2 Dental Plans
- 1 Vision Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
- 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
- PTO + Holidays
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a reliable transportation for traveling if necessary
- Flexible scheduling may be required to meet company needs
Please visit our website for more information:https://www.quantumpainortho.com/Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Expected salary:
Location: San Antonio, TX
Job date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 22:41:34 GMT
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