Registered Nurse

Company: Pain Treatment Centers of America
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

The purpose of Pain Treatment Centers of America is quite simple - to put our patients back in control of their lives. Our physicians and nurse practitioners understand how chronic pain can invade, capture, and disrupt the lives of those who suffer from it, and it is our mission to leverage unrivaled compassion and expertise to restore our patients' functionality and improve the quality of their daily lives. We accept that challenge and truly appreciate the trust our many patients have placed in us towards achieving this very important goal.Pain Treatment Centers of America is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team!SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIESThe position of Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assisting the Provider with patient visits during clinic, as well as administering moderate sedation during procedures.JOB DUTIESThe essential functions of the Registered Nurse position can be divided into the categories of Scribe duties and Circulator duties. During any particular patient visit, the Registered Nurse may be responsible for performing some or all of these functions, depending on the nature of the visit, the wishes of the Provider and the presence or absence of a second assistant during the patient visit.The Scribe duties that may be assigned to the Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to, the following: Accompanying Provider into the patient examination room and accurately documenting the Provider's encounter with the patient, including HIP, ROS, Physical Assessment, Education, Lab Orders, Radiology Orders, Assessment/Plan, Billing, and Meaningful Use. The position does not complete charting documentation for prescriptions.The Circulator duties that may be assigned to the Registered Nurse include, but are not limited to, the following: After each patient visit, updating Face Sheet Plan with all pertinent information including but not limited to UDS/PMP/Pill Count Consistent/Inconsistent, Repeat UDS, Procedures/Imaging/PT, and Medication Refills/Changes/Weaning Plan. Updating Past Medical History ICD codes, reconciling current medication list, performing pill counts, and entering PQRS codes. Obtaining and recording patients' vital signs in the medical health records software. Scheduling patients' next appointmentsQualificationsCORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strong telephone communication skills
  • Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Strong organization, filing, and time management skills
  • Basic computer literacy and typing
  • Patient focusedREQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSThe position requires a valid, unrestricted Arkansas Registered Nurse license, ACLS and BLS certification, current influenza vaccination. One (1) year of prior relevant experience is preferred.WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDSThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are expected to include 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime may be required.

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