Nurse RN
- GENESISCARE USA SERVICES LLC (S21 / XYW)
- Fort Myers, FL
- 9mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
At GenesisCare we want to hear from people who are as passionate as we are about innovation and working together to drive better life outcomes for patients around the world.
Registered Nurse
The medical support staff at GenesisCare is a specifically trained group of individuals who have demonstrated expertise in dealing with cancer, urology, and other multi-specialty patients and their special needs. The Registered Nurse assists the doctor, as needed, to ensure the health and safety of our patients during all aspects of their care at GenesisCare.
· Remain with physician at all times in the exam room unless asked to step out or sent to schedule a study.
· Assisting the doctor in all aspects of the patient's initial consultation, and
o 1. Weekly status checks
o 2. Routine follow-up examinations
o 3. Any emergency visits that are needed.
· Scheduling and follow-up on all diagnostic studies that are ordered including proper documentation and obtaining physicians signature on test result.
· Responsible for acquiring results and notifying said results on all interim reports to the Physician and then to chart.
· Charting information of patient progress on weekly status check sheets and scuts. Copy of notes (scut) to Front Desk Receptionist and Physician in the applicable office.
· Drawing of blood for various lab tests that are sent out in applicable office. Following up on results of lab including obtaining physician's signature on test results.
· Attend annual OSHA/Biomedical update meetings and application in the clinical setting of the updates. Practice of safety precautions and wearing of personal protective equipment when needed.
· Documentation of medications that the patients are currently taking, and document any new medications prescribed by our physicians while under our care. This includes the name of the medication, dose and amount prescribed, physician prescribing, instructions, date and nurse's initials.
· Documentation of any samples given to patient
· Responsible for charting patient's vital signs, initial weight, and all follow-up weights.
· Responsible for obtaining all signed permission slips for patients who are radioactive prostate seed implants only.
· Verifying that the allergy sticker is complete
· Often need to assist or perform cathing of patients for various simulations and CT scans.
· Once aware, responsible for reporting or verifying all patient problems as reported to appropriate personnel.
· Responsible for assisting physician in operating room during surgical procedures.
· Maintain HIPAA rules and regulations as it applies to patient privacy.
· Maintain open communication with front desk, Physician, and nursing staff as it applies to:
o 1. Patient add-ons
o 2. Patients on treatment breaks
o 3. Changes in treatment plan
· Maintain licenses, if applicable
· Other duties as assigned.
An integrated oncology and multispecialty network in Florida and North Carolina providing care for more than 120,000 patients annually, GenesisCare U.S. offers community-based cancer care and other services at convenient locations. The company’s purpose is to redefine the care experience by improving patient outcomes, access and care delivery. With advanced technology and innovative treatment options, skilled physicians and support staff offer comprehensive and coordinated care in radiation oncology, urology, medical oncology, hematology, diagnostics, ENT and surgical oncology. For more information, visit https://www.genesiscareus.com