Office RN / LPN Brooklyn / NYC

Job Description

Office Registered Nurse / LPN Wanted : Brooklyn / NYC

Our Client is the nation's largest private academic plastic surgery practice serving Long Island and the New York metro area. Established in 1948, the company has treated over half a million patients and developed many of the region's specialty centers including microsurgery, burn surgery, wound care, facial reanimation, peripheral nerve reconstruction, and cleft care.

RESPONSIBLE TO : Director of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY : Provide patient care in the office setting

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES :

Patient Care :

• Arrives on time, at least ½ hour prior to assigned beginning of shift
• Reviews doctor's schedule for the day and prepares rooms accordingly
• Takes patient history and records the information in the patient's chart
• Performs clinical triage upon meeting patient and provides doctor with a concise, accurate report
• Assists surgeons in preparing for and performing examinations and minor procedures
• Chaperones surgeon in cosmetic / reconstructive consultations as needed
• Reviews pre-operative packets (containing pre- and post-op instructions, lab forms, prescriptions, etc.) with patients before surgery, and assures

full patient understanding

Financial Practices :

Performance Improvement :

Professional Requirements :

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Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :