RN; Registered Nurse-General Surgery

RN (Registered Nurse)-Temporary-General Surgery

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Rivers Health is seeking a temporary RN for our General Surgery Office.

• Perform general nursing duties; assess patients’ condition, take vital signs and history.
• Assist physicians with examinations, diagnostic procedures and treatments.
• Document all activities, interventions and medications in the patient record.
• Obtain pre-certifications, pre-authorizations and referrals from insurance companies.
• Provide patient education materials, communicating physician’s advice and instructions.
• Handle critical lab values promptly and seek physician orders.
• Sride out outside referrals and assist with medical procedures.
• Answer telephone calls, triage patient care issues and schedule appointments.
• Maintain exam rooms and other patient areas for physicians.
• Ensure safety, infection control and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Perform routine office laboratory procedures and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to corporate policies, JCAHO standards and department procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and promote a positive image of the practice.
• Follow hospital conduct standards and report violations appropriately.
• Assist with full range of nursing duties and fill in for coworkers as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Point Pleasant, WV