The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering excellent patient care first and foremost, assisting in all pre and post
visits as per policies, assisting in surgical procedures, and fostering a spirit of teamwork.
General Responsibilities:
- Embodies the Sono Bello Mission Statement and Core Values by ensuring our patients’ safety and experience are the top
priority, working with integrity, continually evolving and learning, and collaborating as a team to create a challenging and
rewarding culture.
- Acts with integrity to maintain patient confidentiality and ensure HIPPA compliance at all times while maintaining PHI
Disclosure records.
o Responsible for the confidentiality, security, and physical safety of patient and clinical records.
o Responsible for the timely retrieval of individual records upon request.
o Responsible for the unique identification of each patient’s record.
o Monitors the collection, processing, maintenance, storage, and appropriate access to and usage of patient and
clinical records.
o Maintains and organizes the secured record format according to policies and procedures.
o Responsible for the security of the clinical record including a method of tracking who accesses the record in order to
block unauthorized access.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s emergency operations plan and the role of the RN in an emergency/
disaster situation.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to OSHA standards to include but not limited to: infection control, risk
management, hazardous communications and environmental safety.
- Demonstrates knowledge of standard precautions, hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions and personal
protective equipment.
- Enforces policy adherence consistent with AAAHC guidelines to maintain superb Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality
Improvement (QI).
- Practices Quality Improvement measures according to QI policy.
o Planning, designing, measuring, assessing, improving new or revised processes of patient care and service.
o Facilitating a positive patient outcome, while maintaining a safe environment for personnel, patients and visitors.
- Reviews paperwork thoroughly prior to procedure to ensure current history & physical, current medication history and
other required elements are present.
- Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides
professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment,
patient education, and maintenance of medical records.
- Demonstrates strong, accurate decision making capabilities.
- Maintains a professional relationship with each patient and understands the importance of setting proper limits and
expectations for anticipated results.
- Exhibits sound clinical judgment regarding wound assessment including s/s of infection, bleeding, proper healing, etc. is
essential. Protects the patient in the event of a medical/health care error and, as appropriate, assists in medical/health
care error resolution.
- Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the delivery of patient care in an environment that optimizes
patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Demonstrates the knowledge of proper identification and reporting of medical/health care errors.
- Recognizes the need to elevate care and/or any medical concerns to Physician.
- Remains informed of new products, equipment and techniques for operating room safety and efficiency.
- Educates patients about pre-op and post-op care, including providing information and quotation details for postcare
healing bundles.
- Strives to assist clinic in meeting Key Performance Indicators for operational as well as sales targets and actively
partners with team to help clinic achieve overall goals.
- Responsible for explaining benefits of and directions for utilizing patient care bundles for more comfortable patient
recovery.
- Comprehends Sono Bello’s electronic tracking tools and databases, including, but not limited to: Sono Bello
intranet found at mysonobello.com (QM reporting, Surgical Information Tool, Cancellation Reporting), iNet, and
the Manuals Portal (policies, procedures and associated forms). The RN must be well-informed on updated content
and materials therein.
- Establishes and maintains a secure knowledge and understanding of ALL policies, procedures and associated forms.
Policies, procedures and forms are subject to change and RN must be current on all changes regarding forms
located on the Sono Bello Manuals Portal. Such forms include but not limited to: Informed Consent, Medical
History, Physical Exam, and Medical Clearance.
- Educates patients about pre-op and post-op care, including providing information and quotation details for postcare
healing bundles.
- Strives to assist clinic in meeting Key Performance Indicators for operational as well as sales targets and actively
partners with team to help clinic achieve overall goals.
- Assumes responsibility for the successful completion of initial and annual training requirements.
- Attends and participates in scheduled clinic and corporate meetings including staff education, in-services and clinic
staff meetings.
- Provides assistance to RN with opening and closing duties.
- Provides back-up support for other clinical staff as necessary.
- May perform Non-Invasive Body Contouring treatments on patients with appropriate training, authority, protocol
and procedure followed.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
Procedural Responsibilities:
Demonstrates proficiency in the following clinic-related duties, as well as assisting other staff in performance of these
duties (including but not limited to the following):
- Pre-Procedure Responsibilities:
o Ensuring that all pre-operative preparations are met. This may include assisting physician where needed,
answering last minute patient questions and assisting patient in a timely manner.
o Patient’s pertinent health information including a clear knowledge of patient’s medical history, current
medications and other current health related issues.
o Patient has been identified and marked by surgeon
- Intra-Procedure Responsibilities-if applicable:
o Correct preparation of instruments, equipment and operating room needed for surgical procedures.
o Fluids and blanket temperature.
o Patient identification noted and charted.
o Position of patient noted and charted.
o Skin preparation and solution noted and charted.
o Operative site clearly marked, noted and charted.
o RN to remain aware of body markings from physician.
o Instrument, sponge and/or sharps counted.
o Special equipment noted and charted.
o Surgical and Laser times noted and charted.
o Surgeon(s) and RN(s) noted and charted.
o Verifies “Time Out” with the surgical team in the OR-the correct patient, correct surgery and site,
documentation present, special equipment/implants present, before incision is made.
o Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of opening sterile supplies and setting up procedures.
o Understand differences between clean, aseptic and sterile techniques and practice accordingly.
o Demonstrates an understanding of the sterilization process.
o Under the direction of the Physician, physiologically monitors and documents patient responses, including
physical symptoms, behavioral changes, and when appropriate, intake and output.
- o Assure that all drugs off and on the sterile field are labeled.
o Assure that Tumescent labeling is accurate and legible.
o The MD is responsible for the mixing of Tumescent. The RN must remain conscientious of the Lidocaine
amounts administered to patient and chart accordingly. The MD will verify the amounts have been
documented correctly.
o RN to provide support for physician during procedure as necessary.
o Able to demonstrate knowledge of surgical and medical instruments including but not limited to: OR table,
lights, all suctioning devices and tubing, irrigation, laser, O2 tanks and Banyan Stat Kit/AED. Has a thorough
knowledge of varied instruments and instrument trays used in the operating room.
o Precisely and accurately chart and document all appropriate medical forms including but not limited to:
Surgery Note, Progress Note, medications dispensed or prescribed, patient/family responses and any
pertinent information and charting related to patient care.
- Post-Procedure Responsibilities:
o Cleaning and sterilizing operating room and instruments after a procedure and disposing of contaminated
materials in a timely manner.
o Assisting, if needed with application of proper post-procedure dressings and garments to patients with patient
comfort in mind.
o Providing excellent nursing care to patient and attain strict criteria for discharge.
o Explaining treatment procedures, medications and physician's instructions to patients and caregiver(s).
o Assisting in discharging patients to caregiver(s).
o Maintaining close observation of post operative patient and assessing for changing condition.
- Miscellaneous Post-Procedure and Follow-Up Responsibilities:
o Assist in returning all patient phone messages in a timely manner.
o Schedule follow-up appointments with patients, if applicable.
o Maintain appropriate medical supply. Report to surgeon when orders are needed.
o Clean Autoclave and replace water on a weekly basis (see Autoclave Policy).
o Clean bath warmer on a weekly basis.
o Stock new supply orders and disposing of boxes.
- Laser safety (refer to Laser Safety Policy)
- RN will exhibit knowledge in the field of laser safety and standards of laser safety in the clinical setting.
- Supporting the RN in establishing appropriate criteria and authorized procedures for all health care personnel
working in laser hazard zones.
- RN should understand where lasers are being used and access to these areas should be controlled.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a RN with Sono Bello.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
- The role of a RN requires using the telephone, computer and other related instruments or devices while
communicating with patients, caregivers, physicians and staff.
- While performing the duties of a RN with Sono Bello, specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job
include both vision and hearing acuity.
- Employee will sit for several hours each day but will also need mobility and ability to stand and walk for periods
of time.
- Employee may need to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion. May require working under stressful conditions due to
deadlines and time constraints.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Key Skills/Qualifications:
- Must be proficient in basic computer skills and utilization of MS Office Suite.
- Must maintain ACLS certification.
Education:
- A.D.N. or B.S.N. from accredited College of Nursing, accompanied by sitting for and passing the NCLEX-RN exam
maintaining in the state(s) of employment. RN is responsible for maintaining the required elements for successful
renewal.
Experience:
- 1 or more years experience
- Experience in a cosmetic surgery center is a plus
COMPENSATION
This is a Non-Exempt position with an hourly range of $32.23-40.29, depending on experience.
$2000.00 SIGN ON BONUS - paid out at $1000 after first 90 days of continuous employment and $1000 after 180 days of continuous employment
Job Type: Full-time
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