Registered Nurse – OB/GYN Medical Center Associates

Registered Nurse – OB/GYN Medical Center Associates

Requirements

• 1+ year of professional nursing clinic setting; OB/GYN preferred
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care
• Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
• Ability to maintain quality control standards
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing
• Current Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Registered Nurse license
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort patients to the exam room; make them feel welcome and comfortable.
• Prepare and assist patients for exams: obtain urine specimens, check vital signs, document symptoms, complaints and medications. Prepare for lab tests and procedures, etc.
• Ensure the patient’s demographic information is correct and updated.
• Assist the physicians, residents and fellows with exams and procedures.
• Give injections and/or teach the patient to administer personal injections.
• Administer medications by mouth when needed.
• Assist patients with obtaining lab slips and/or referrals, scheduling procedures, prescriptions, etc.
• Recognize urgent or emergency situations and act appropriately.
• Accompany patients with an emergency to hospital in wheelchair or by stretcher; monitor continuously until under the care of the hospital nurse. Document events in a patient’s medical record.
• Put charges and diagnoses on chart forms or obtain this from the physician.
• Take lab specimens to the lab.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and others.
• Perform NSTs and/or scan according to protocol.
• Cooperate and interact with team members and co-workers.
• Educate patients on health care concerns and problems, office and hospital procedures, birth control, prenatal, postpartum, gynecological care, medications, infertility, testing, surgery, etc.
• Request and flow medical records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Practice infection control; dispose of contaminated needles, drugs and supplies properly; use good hand washing technique; disinfect patient areas after use, and clean exam rooms after patients are seen.
• Respond to and refer to incoming telephone calls. Instruct patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Oversee appointment bookings and ensure preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Maintain timely flow of patients.
• Perform related work as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• OB/GYN experience preferred