Under the observation of the registered nurse, completes activities of daily living, vital sign completion and blood glucose monitoring. Works in tandem with the registered nurse in a partnership to acquire preliminary skills and knowledge in the care of patients. Integrates principles of documentation into daily practice. Acquires beginning assessment skills utilizing av

Performs and/or assists in surgical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including epidural steroid injections, neuro stimulator electrode implants, trigger point injections, lumbar sympathetic blocks, regional IV administrations, epidural catheter insertions, radio frequency ablations (RFA's), nerve injections with neurolysis, discographies, vertebralplasties and kypho

Supervises the day to day activities of non physician staff, ensuring a high level of productivity. Continuously monitors the functioning of the medical group and revises operational procedures as necessary. Oversee all functions of the medical group including reception and scheduling activities, patient service areas, accounting, medical records, transcription, business

Interprets physiological data from stress tests for determination of individualized exercise prescription. Plans and implements treatment programs based upon patient evaluation. Modifies exercise prescription based on cardiac symptomatology, signs and symptoms of exercise intolerance, or musculoskeletal, orthopedic, and/or accessory medical problems. Works with physicians

Observes patient in inpatient setting to ensure their comfort and safety. Communicates closely with the registered nurse to have a better understanding of the patient's needs, diagnosis, visual, auditory or language barriers, along with any other special considerations. Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse. Ensures

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Operates all monitoring, recording and related equipment used during procedures. Collects and prepares pertinent data for use by physician/staff. Prepares, delivers, and picks up reusable items for re sterilization. Monitors patient electrocardiogram for cardiac dysrhythmias. Operates the defibrillator and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation when required. Provides ass

Coordinates and manages all resources necessary to provide optimal nursing care. This includes the availability of staff resources, patient care supplies and automated patient care systems. Also responsible for effectively managing resources through systems management, carefully coordinating system issues to assure optimal patient care. Responsible for using innovative an

Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute, critical and chronic patients within both an outpatient clinic and inpatient hospital setting. Obtains medical histories, conducts physical examinations and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes medication, therapy and treatments accordingly. Interprets and evaluates patient data for the purpose of dete

Performs and maintains competency in electroencephalograms, portable inpatient EEG's, ambulatory EEG monitoring, EEG monitoring during intracarotid Sodium Amytal procedures (WADAS), Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) and Evoke Potentials by applying suitable electrodes on predetermined positions on the patient's head, checking the performance of the electrodes, calibrating

Greets patients and visitors and responds to routine requests for information. Answers telephone, screens calls, and takes messages. Registers patients; obtains demographic and insurance information; verifies insurance coverage, collects co pays, deductibles, and previous balances; posts payments and updates demographic and insurance information. Schedules patient appoint

Uses the nursing process to provide ongoing care (assess, plan, intervention, and evaluation). Recognizes and responds to changes in a patient's status and need for care. Determines priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs. Provides triage and consultation to patient, family, and/or significant others according to protocol and organization guidelines. C

Performs routine therapeutic procedures appropriate for specialty area and within scope of practice as determined by education and/or experience. Consults with physician as appropriate. Elicits a personal medical history and assesses and determines differential diagnosis. Prescribes accordingly. Instructs and counsels patients on physical/mental health including, but not

Develops competency in servicing pharmacy customers including obtaining and recording initial demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering. Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developin

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa