BARROW BRAIN AND SPINE

Registered Nurse (RN)

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF OUR WORLD-CLASS TEAM?

At Barrow Brain and Spine, each team member is dedicated to the highest levels of performance, integrity, collaboration and commitment to patient care. These are not just words on a page, this is our culture. If you are looking for an extraordinary work environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of our patients and team members, we look forward to hearing from you.

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES OF EXCELLENCE

While we’re lifelong students in the world of brain, spine, and pain management advancements, we also drive much of that discovery and achievement through our association with the Barrow Neurological Institute. We diagnose and treat a wide array of complex conditions and have proven, evidence-based outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delivering and coordinating outstanding patient care in the office setting through the use of established nursing practices, procedures and protocols. The RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of patient care and the achievement of optimal outcomes.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all nursing duties in compliance with the Arizona State Board of Nursing –Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, and cultural and care planning needs.
• Reviews patient history and physical (H & P) with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe and records into the patient’s chart.
• Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements.
• Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• Provides appropriate pre- and post-operative teaching for patients and family members as necessary.
• Assists with triage and management of patient phone calls and procedure order entry.
• Assists the physician in clinic and during office procedures.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with office staff, referring physician offices, residents and ancillary personnel.
• Oversees the management of the physician’s office in collaboration with the Practice Coordinator.
• Assists with staff education and training. Acts as a resource to other office staff.
• Assists with data collection for clinical studies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Assists with measuring and monitoring quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Meets established timelines.
• Actively participates in patient, employee and physician satisfaction improvement initiatives.
• Assures all facets of services are provided in a safe, professional and efficient manner.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Displays openness to change and continuously participates in personal and professional development.
• Generates new approaches and possibilities to improve quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess strong analytical and independent decision making skills in a wide variety of clinical situations.
• Requires a high degree of accuracy in the performance of varied responsibilities.
• Personal computer skills and electronic medical records (EMR) experience required.
• Must demonstrate effective relationships with patients, family members, employees, physicians and members of the community.
• Reports to work regularly without undue tardiness.
• Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates the utmost in professionalism at all times.
• Dresses appropriately and professionally.
• Works independently, without direct supervision.
• Completes work accurately and in a timely manner.
• Excellent oral, written and telephone communication, along with tact, diplomacy, and a strong customer service orientation.
• Prioritizes work activities and accepts multiple job duties.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Current BCLS certification required; ACLS certification strongly preferred.
• At least two (2) years of experience in an out-patient setting.
• Previous Medical/Surgical or Pain Management experience is strongly preferred.

ABOUT BARROW BRAIN AND SPINE

Barrow Brain and Spine is a physician-owned specialty practice focused in the areas of neurosurgery, advanced spine care and pain management. As a partner of Barrow Neurological Institute, the practice encompasses 30 neurosurgeons and three physiatrists, and performs more than 8,000 surgeries each year. This globally recognized group directs the Neurosurgery Residency Program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, and serves more than 21,000 patients per year.