Summary

The Baylor Medicine Spine Center is seeking a highly motivated registered nurse who possesses a basic general knowledge of nursing practice. The registered nurse should be comfortable utilizing technology to engage with patients and providers. They will assist physicians with treatment room examinations and procedures, along with other patient's clinical administrative duties. The registered nurse will provide high quality care to patients before and after their appointments.This position will contribute to clinical operations process improvement and quality improvement within the department, will independently perform service recovery when necessary, will serve as a resource for Licensed Vocational Nurses and unlicensed staff members. Lastly will assist with the growth, development, and marketing of the Spine Center practice.

Job Duties

• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and a positive patient experience.
• Adheres to the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Provides professional nursing assessment of patients.
• Assists with treatment room examination and procedures on patients.
• Schedules appointments, tests, and examinations with hospital and other doctor's offices.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient's electronic medical record.
• Instructs patients concerning the preparations needed for tests and surgical procedures.
• Communicates with other health care professionals regarding orders and care of patients.
• Promotes patient's independence by involving patient in defining and establishing patient care goals; teaching andcounseling patients, family and reinforcing their understanding of disease,medications, and self-care skills.
• Provides telephone triage to patients and ensures patients receive the right level of care.
• Respects and supports patient rights and promotes positive family and patient relations.
• Identifies and supports basic cost containment and efficiency for patients and the clinic.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment; stocks, and orders treatment room supplies.
• Maintains a professional and cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests, and building rapport by participating in team problem-solving methods.
• Monitors prior authorizations ensuring procedures and surgeries are approved prior to date of service.
• May be required to cover clinic as needed.
• Assists with triaging incoming referrals to Spine Center from all marketing efforts.
• Manages prescription refills as needed.
• Manages diagnostic imaging on electronic medical records including obtaining and uploading scans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• No experience required.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in specialty practice.
• Previous experience using electronic health records.