Nurse Clinician - RN

Caring, Researching, and Teaching Top Workplace multiple years in a row Twin Cities Spine Center is a nationally recognized Spine Surgeon group who has served the Twin Cities and surrounding areas for 80 years. Everyone at TC Spine plays a key role in our collective ability to enhance the lives of our patients and our employees. We are seeking a full time, motivated and talented Registered Nurse Clinician to join our busy, fast paced specialty office at Twin Cities Spine Center (TC Spine). Come be a part in our patient’s lives and work for an organization that has consistently been named one of the area’s Top Workplaces. Responsibilities: Communicates with patients, family or other health care members to appropriately identify concerns and questions via phone triage Educates all upcoming surgical patients regarding surgery preparation steps and expectations Assists physician in clinic and provides care as needed to patients Supports patients during post-operative recovery period through education Schedules patients into clinic schedules due to necessity of concern or need Serves as a patient advocate for all patients by ensuring the provider is informed of patient’s status and history Appropriately assesses patient’s health, ranging from focused to comprehensive Facilitates collaborative discussions and review case findings of non-surgical patients with the provider as needed Orders pertinent diagnostic tests, procedures and conservative therapies as directed by the provider Enters pre-operative orders for surgical procedures and x-ray orders into computer system Prescribes necessary medications as directed by provider Completes patient forms such as disability, FMLA, and other forms as needed by patient Reviews and/or gathers correspondence and patient reports as needed Obtains prior authorization for medications as required Works closely with Prior Authorization on appeals for surgical cases Qualifications: Orthopedic nursing experience preferred Active RN License Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Group Life and AD&D coverage Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability coverage Flexible Spending and Health Saving Account options 401(k) plan through salary deferrals PTO and paid holidays Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Minneapolis with rotation to remote clinics as business dictates The above description is intended to provide a general outline of some of the basic job requirements and responsibilities and is not all inclusive. Job responsibilities, required skills, and working conditions are also subject to change from time to time. Twin Cities Spine Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified disabled individuals in accordance with applicable federal and state law.