• Assess and collect patient data per protocols (history and physical, blood pressure checks, post procedure checks, pre procedure evaluations, all nurse visits)
• Formulate and document nursing care plan based on MD’s plan of care, then implement the plan safely and clearly
• Triage and review incoming phone calls and appropriately respond in a timely, efficient and professional manner
• Counsel and provide health education to patient and family members
• Document on each patient’s record all observed or expressed health care needs
• Provide patient care in a safe, comfortable and private environment
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional practice and for continued professional growth
• Assist in IV therapy if nuclear lab request
• Provide emergency medical care with physician if the need arises based on BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Review lab results and call patients with results based on physician recommendations
• Counsel patients in medications, procedures, and diet
• Monitor and process all incoming patient tests through the computer interface system
• Triage nurse phone calls

Job Summary