Registered Nurse
Location: Monroe, Louisiana
Description: HealthTronics, Inc. is employing Registered Nurse right now, this career will be situated in Louisiana. For detail informations about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. HealthTronics has been a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated urological products, services and solutions for
urologists, hospitals, surgery centers and clinics across the U.S. for over 20 years. Our! solutions include lithotripsy,
laser therapy, cryotherapy, percutaneous image guided cryoablation, uropathology and electronic medical records.
For more information, please visit www.healthtronics.com .
This position is home-office based in Monroe or Alexandria Louisianna.
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the treating physician performs appropriate procedures needed to meet the needs of quality patient care for
lithotripsy procedures. Demonstrates knowledge and judgment in quality patient care. Maintenance of accurate patient medical records
and performance requirements of the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Regulations if applicable.
Essential Functions:
Develops and maintains good business relationships with various physicians, coworkers and hospital staff.
Interfaces with the Scheduling Department to ensure smooth case load schedules.
Assists physician in positionin! g patient for treatment and monitoring patient closely during ! treatment. Patient Population â€" neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
Administers oral, intramuscularly or starts or places intravenous catheters as required for intravenous fluid or medication administration as ordered by treating physician. Under the direction of the physician, may be required to inject medications of flush solutions into ureteral or urethral catheters or nephrostomy tubes.
Thoroughly explains procedure to be performed to facilitate patient cooperation and alleviate patient anxiety.
Practicing good customer service using cooperativeness and courteousness in dealing with patients, physicians, hospital staff, HTRN/Endo employees, its vendors and stakeholders.
Examine and review each chart in order to be aware of pertinent information such as procedure requested, clinical history, patient’s condition and any other special notes or comments.
Confirms patient information entered into electronic f! ile is complete and accurate and ensures all procedures performed are properly charged and recorded prior to being submitted to the billing office.
Maintaining accurate and complete nursing QA records of each procedure.
Maintains ethical and confidential relationships between personnel, patients, and other hospital lithotripter personnel.
Maintain and monitor protective devices for crew and patient as directed. Coordinates activities of the unit to render the best possible patient care.
Checks instruments, equipment and other supplies to ensure proper function. Assisting in cleanliness of equipment and orders and maintains an adequate supply of inventory to ensure an uninterrupted processing of cases scheduled. Notifies the Director of Operations of any special supplies in order for them to be received in a timely manner.
Makes frequent contact with scheduling office for daily verification of patients and treatment times..
Learns EMR used by HTRN and each facility in provision of care; submits weekly expense reports no later than 14 days past the week-ending date on the report.
Fully understands and adheres to hospital emergency, safety, infection control and other hospital policies and procedures.
Performs other work-related duties as required and assigned.
Adheres to state Board of Nursing regulations
Provides hospital staff training as necessary in litho/laser/perioperative care of patient.
Position Requirements:
Graduate of approved nursing institution.
Must be currently licensed and registered in appropriate state(s) as a Registered Nurse and in good standings
Must maintain and provide evidence of current CPR certification.
Annual physical exam/health history and TB screening required along with other hospital requirement! s to practice nursing.
Maintain and complete current HIPAA training and requirements.
Complete and maintaining current company regulatory courses.
May be required to possess a Commercial Drivers License and have a safe driving record.
Other appropriate state (s) licenses as required by law and operational needs.
RN must have a minimum of 1 year of experience, Experience with communicating regular status to clients, superiors and peers.
Special procedures background is a plus.
Moderate computer skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive, confidential situations and interact professionally and courteously with physicians, patients, patients’ families and other personnel.
Must be able to communicate effectively by telephone, e-mail and in person with customers, co-workers and supervisors.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentage! s, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Relies on ! experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Position requires considerable walking, standing, lifting and supporting patients
May be required to lift in excess of 50 lbs. several times a day and push (on wheels) up to 700 lbs.
Starting and ending times of workdays will vary according to patient scheduling needs.
Employee must maintain D.O.T. physical standards when applicable
Will be required to push, carry and pack equipment for all procedures according to company guidelines.
There can be a risk to occupational electrical and radiation exposure.
Potential risk or physical injury from electrical equipment malfunction and flammable anesthetics/gases.
Adheres to the dress code of the company or host facility.
Frequent travel inside or outside of assigned geography or region as needed; overn! ight travel required as needed.
HealthTronics Inc. recognizes the advantages of a diverse workforce achieved through a commitment to equal employment opportunities.
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This career will be started on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:36:22 GMT