The Registered Nurse protects, promotes and restores health and wellness, by practicing at the highest level of licensure; collaborates with providers and multidisciplinary care team members to provide care coordination across the continuum; assesses and supports physical symptoms; provides psychological support to patients, friends, and families; mentors assigned team me

Nurse Extern

Nurse Extern

Nurse Extern

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Identify all scheduled patients requiring pre certification or pre determination through various systems. Review patient schedules & acquire all data elements & information from the various systems to acquire precertification. Contacts insurance companies or employer groups to obtain precertifications, predeterminations, & determine e

Assists the physicians and registered nurses in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy, transporting patients to other departments, placing patient on cardiac and vital sign monitors, performs wound care, inserts Foley catheters, and obtains lab specimens. May perform IV starts if allowed by state regulations. Documents information/procedures an

Patient Care Navigation Collaborates with the physician in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care for cancer patients in the outpatient setting. o Conducts patient assessment for learning needs, anxiety level, support systems, coping mechanisms, or social issues o Identifies physical and social barriers to care o Collaborates with resources for resol

Completes patient order confirmations and modifications for item changes occurring after initial order ticket printing to begin revenue recognition and billing processes. Reviews all paperwork submitted with equipment set up packets to ensure all forms are complete, signed and dated appropriately. Any safety issues documented by drivers will be followed up with appropriat

Decontamination of Instruments and Equipment 1)Demonstrates independent function in ensuring that soiled instrumentation or equipment delivered to the department is decontaminated in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Competency is demonstrated through observation by the Sterile Processing Supervisor, Lead Tech/Educator, and/or Preceptor. 2)Wears proper protectiv

Cleans patient care areas, surgical areas, public/private restrooms, conference rooms, lobbies, offices, elevators, and stairwells. Cleans all environmental surfaces including ceilings and vents, walls, doors, furniture, beds, bathroom fixtures, and windows. Assists in cleaning emergency spills as requested. Dusts and damp mops floors in patient and exam rooms, corridors,

Performs basic and intermediate radiologic procedures under the direction of the Radiologist. Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic. Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or con

Positioning and Image Critique 1)Ability to competently position patients for all exams 2)Perform problem solving as it relates to physical limitations of patient during patient positioning 3)Competent to perform image reviews to determine if more views are necessary to complete the exam 4)Ability to select and adjust technical factors governing the imaging process 5)Abil

Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic. Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns. Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, an

Competently performs basic and intermediate radiographic procedures including general diagnostic and general fluoroscopic. Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns. Positions patients and selects exposure factors for various radiologic examinations, an

Competently performs basic to advanced radiologic procedures including general diagnostic, general fluoroscopy, and c arm procedures, if performed at assigned facility. Communicates with patients to explain procedures, obtain clinical history, confirm acknowledgment of patients' understanding and address any questions or concerns. Positions patients and selects exposure f