Podiatry RN

• *Commits to the KRMC mission, vision, values and goals and consistently demonstrates our core values.
• *Provides technical nursing care through interviews, assessments and vital signs.
• *Administers medications topically, orally, injection or intravenous as ordered by the physician
• *Administers treatments within his/her scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures as needed. Prepares patients for procedures per protocol.
• *Arranges diagnostic procedures. Obtains prior authorizations.
• Participates in obtaining and meeting quality measures.
• May assist physician with minor surgery. Practices medical and surgical aseptic procedures.
• Answers telephone. Responds to patient concerns or questions and intervenes to solve patient problems.
• *Maintains appropriate records, assists with coding and patient charges.
• *Collects and properly disposes of selected specimens.
• *Provides appropriate education to patients/families.
• Assists with filling and refilling prescriptions per doctor's orders.
• Cooperates with other personnel to maintain good employee and public relations.
• Informs supervisor or clinic Director of concerns or problems.
• Maintains a clean, safe patient environment. Monitors equipment to be sure it is in proper working condition to minimize hazards of electric shock, burns, and unnecessary radiation to patients.
• Determines most suitable anatomical posture and positions and shields patients accordingly.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with imaging procedure; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Performs all quality control checks, as prescribed.
• Performs highest quality imaging consistent with prescribed examination, documents and deviation.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family.
• Understands and practices proper use of all equipment; never operates equipment inconsistent with manufacturer's instruction.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

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