REGISTERED NURSE – SURGICAL SERVICES

• Assures efficient patient flow through the department: Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for examination.
• Performs Physician exam workups adhering to documentation requirements per physician expectations and special testing requirements.
• Performs Ancillary testing, fields, biometrics, glasses checks, etc.
• Anticipates/sets up equipment or supplies needed for visit.
• Cleans and prepares exam room for next patient.
• Responds to needs to expedite visits and maintain flow of patients and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Assists practitioner with procedures in accordance with established protocols as directed by Provider.
• Provides high quality care by: Prepares and stocks all exam rooms in treatment area by following established protocols for disinfecting and sterilizing equipment and instruments. Participates in environmental safety rounds.
• Monitors and maintains equipment and instruments according to clinic guidelines.
• Assists in ordering supplies and correctly disposes of all expired items.
• Adheres to office opening and closing procedures.
• Functions as an integral part of the patient care team and promotes patient satisfaction by interacting with patients in a professional, friendly manner: Accepts and performs delegated responsibilities in a positive manner. Offers assistance to others. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Communicates appropriately and effectively with patients and patient care team (in the office and on the phone)
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager

• Coaching and training of new and existing staff
• Orientation of new staff to the department
• Serves as a resource and offers general guidance to departmental staff
• Assists with departmental process improvement projects
• Patient Education
• Coaching other clinical roles such as Medical Assistants

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with experience in Pre-Operations, Recovery, Scrubbing, Circulating

• Two years’ post graduate experience in related field

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, management, staff and other customers.
• Demonstrated customer service skills, including the ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking and creativity when resolving customer issues.
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use personal computers and select software applications.
• Ability to analyze data for decision making purposes.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and database entry
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment, delays or unexpected events.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and monitors own work for accuracy.
• Fluent English speaker. Knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage although not essential.

• Results Driven: Consistently delivers concrete, relevant results.
• Collaborative: Demonstrates ability to work across functions and projects in a spirit of candor, trust, and respect
• Change Leader: Encourages innovative thinking and bold action within the context of measured risk.
• Energizing Others: Openly shares and communicates enthusiasm and commitment to our mission.
• Judgment: Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems

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