RN Float Nurse (Full-time)

• Serve as liaison between the Physician, Midlevel and the Patient
• Room patients and take vitals, initiate neurology visit per clinical update in EHR
• Responsible for the triage of messages and obtaining appropriate information from patient and relaying to Physician in EHR
• Act as patient advocate for obtaining, relaying and interpreting the physician’s instructions and orders for medical care and EHR per RNA Policy
• Administer Medications, monitor and document according to standards in EHR
• Coordinates the procedure room with respect to sterility, cleanliness, and availability of functioning equipment and supplies
• Participates in the care of patients receiving conscious sedation
• Ensures the proper handling of specimens
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems
• Assess and evaluate patients who present to the Infusion Suite for IV therapy
• Educate and provide patients with information about their diagnosis and ordered IV therapy
• Have knowledge about standard protocols for specific medications, and policies and procedures that apply to administering IV therapy
• Demonstrate proficiency in procedurally oriented skills (hand/eye coordination and motor dexterity)
• Possess excellent clinical assessment and history taking skills
• Determine appropriate venipuncture site, starts; administers and monitors IV infusions according to current clinic policy and procedure
• Cover other clinical staff when necessary

*Requirements*

• Must have a valid NC Nursing license.

*Other Skills/Abilities*

• Excellent flexibility and time management
• Sensitivity to patient concerns
• Excellent proficiency with computer systems

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

• Neurology

License/

Certification

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person