Job DetailsJob Location: Metairie - Metairie, LA 70002Job Category: Health CareRole and Responsibilities
Patient Care
Taking and recording vital signs: This includes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiration. - Relaying information to MD.
Assisting with medical procedures: This might involve assisting with examinations or other procedures.
Assessing patient condition: Observing for changes and reporting any concerns to the physician.
Providing patient education: Explaining treatments, self-care instructions, and infection precautions.
Patient wound care
Assisting patients in & out of clinic PRN
Bringing patients to clinic room for their appointment
Documentation and Record Keeping
Maintaining accurate patient records: This includes medical histories, treatments, and progress notes, prescriptions, patient education.
Entering data into electronic health records (EHRs): Ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality. New patient paperwork, Sending/ receiving clearances.
Proficient with patient pictures for before & after treatments
Pre-op patients including but not limited to: Consent forms, Instructions, Collecting vital signs, Collecting lab work, reviewing and prescribing medications for MD.
Collaboration and Communication
Collaborating with medical staff respectfully.
Working with physicians, other nurses, and support staff to coordinate care.
Communicating with patients and their families: Explaining procedures, answering questions, phone calls and providing emotional support.
Other Responsibilities
Ordering and managing supplies: Ensuring the clinic has the necessary materials for patient care (i.e. garments, medications, supplies).
Maintaining a clean and organized work environment: Ensuring safety and hygiene standards are met.
Drawing lab work in office
Transmitting prescriptions per MD guidance
Assisting Nurse Practitioner with injectables (i.e. botox, fillers), taking pictures prior to treatments, topical numbing.
Keeping clinic rooms fully stocked throughout the week.
Other duties as assigned.
Travel required to Metairie, West Bank, and Slidell locations.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing
Preferred Education or Experience
Preferably experience in a clinic or hospital.