Registered Nurse (Practice RN)

Registered Nurse (Practice RN) Elkin, NC Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Yadkin Valley Gastroenterology Full Time - 1st Shift Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm Physician Office Services Req #: 5810-4122 Posted: Tomorrow Apply Now Save Job Summary The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.  The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time. Greets patients and prepares them for scheduled procedures. Instructs patients in collection of samples and tests. Takes patient histories and vital signs. Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Implements nursing and physician ordered interventions. Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization. Provides appropriate patient and family teaching. Performs general nursing care to patients.  Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records and reports patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Assists with scheduling of referrals, other tests and treatments. May call in medication orders to pharmacy upon approval of physician. Maintains clinical and nursing station supplies and equipment. Triages patient phone calls as appropriate.   Education and Formal Training:  Graduate of an accredited registered nurse program.  Current North Carolina license with biannual renewal.  Current certification in CPR.  Current certification in ACLS/ obtain within six months.   Work Experience:  Progressive nursing experience (3-5 years). Share: Apply Now

Full Time - 1st Shift