NST/Procedure Registered Nurse

Overview

WOMEN Obstetrics & Gynecology, a practice partner of Together Women's Health, is seeking a full time Registered Nurse (RN) to join their growing team!

As an experienced practitioner, the Registered Nurse is accountable for providing high quality, individualized, goal directed care for all patients and their families through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.

The primary focus of this role will be supporting non-stress testing (NST) and in-office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs and monitors non-stress tests (NSTs) and provides nursing support for in-office procedures in accordance with physician direction and established protocols.
• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for physicians; takes vital signs, records medical history/symptoms, ensures medical chart/lab test results are available and complete
• Uses a team approach to develop and achieve daily patient-centered individualized care goals.
• Acknowledges and values the contributions of the patients' significant others as an integral part of the plan of care
• Performs telephone triage, patient education, handling of physician phone calls, pharmacy calls; may assist by calling to set up appointments or arrange hospital tests or admissions
• Administers immunizations and minor treatments as prescribed; records and documents all such activities in the chart
• Assists physician with patient examinations, diagnostic tests and/or procedures
• Cleans and stocks all patient examination rooms; cleans and prepares instruments for procedures; keeps list of needed medical supplies
• Completes paperwork such as ordering lab tests, x-rays, school/work notes, FMLA, etc.
• Counsels patients concerning lifestyle modifications, medication regimens, side effects, and interactions using an appropriate psychosocial communication level
• Communicates to patients and office coordinators follow-up appointments, ancillary and/or pre-operative testing and scheduling needed for patient
• Coordinates ordering of tests/procedures with other clinical staff
• Respond to patient questions and concerns as liaison between physician and patient
• Reports all test results to the patient as directed by the physician
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current State of Tennessee RN License
• BLS certification
• At least one year of working experience as an RN
• Women's Health experience required, either in a physician office or hospital setting
• One year of OB/GYN experience preferred
• Knowledge of Athena EMR is a plus

Why Together Women's Health (TWH)?
Because we do things a bit differently here. We're a rapidly growing network of OBGYN private practice groups, and while it's important to know what we are, it's more important to know what drives us - our mission to improve the lives of our healthcare partners and their patients. Our actions speak louder than those words. We invest in our talented teams and our connection to our core values last longer than a quick glance through the employee handbook - we live them every day! TWH is a place where careers thrive for those who believe the right team can achieve anything.

What's in it for you?
As a full-time team member, you will have access to a range of benefits to include: Health Care Plan (medical, dental & vision), Retirement Plan with a generous company match, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (because we work hard and play hard), Short-Term (at no cost to you) and Long-Term Disability...not to mention a team of smart, passionate and friendly people.

Together Women's Health (TWH) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.