Asc Registered Nurse

MidLantic Urology; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MidLantic Urology is seeking an ASC Registered Nurse (RN) to assess patient health needs, develop and implement care plans, and maintain medical records in the ASC clinic setting. The role involves nursing care for ill or disabled patients, with emphasis on communication and coordination with the healthcare team.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of clinical experience, preferably in urology, and holds an RN license with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with patients with empathy.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems operations such as EMR (electronic medical records).
• Complies with HIPAA and patient confidentiality policies.
• 1–2 years clinical experience; urology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient problems and determine disposition in ASC setting.
• Document communication and care plans in EMR.
• Prepare rooms and equipment; maintain supplies and stock.
• Administer medications per provider order and monitor patients.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

EMR

HIPAA compliance

Stress management

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The ASC Registered Nurse (RN) assesses patient health problems and needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, and maintains medical records. The ASC RN administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients in the ASC clinic setting.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

• Assesses patient problems both in the office and on the phone, to determine disposition of patient.
• Facilitates patient care and documents all communication into the electronic medical record (EMR) .
• Communicates physician treatment plan including lab/imaging results to patients and documents appropriately within the EMR.
• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares rooms, steriles instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained.
• Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Instructs individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education and disease prevention. Develops health improvement programs.
• Prepare and administer medications per written provider order.
• Performs other position related duties as assigned.
• Employees shall adhere to high standards of ethical conduct and will comply with and assist in complying with all applicable laws and regulations. This will include and not be limited to following the Solaris Health Code of Conduct and all Solaris Health and Affiliated Practice policies and procedures; maintaining the confidentiality of patients' protected health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); immediately reporting any suspected concerns and/or violations to a supervisor and/or the Compliance Department; and the timely completion the Annual Compliance Training.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

• RN license and certification as required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Delivers exceptional patient service throughout all interactions.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Knowledge in healthcare systems operations such as EMR.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and is forthright about errors or uncertainty
• Ability to handle stressful and constantly changing conditions.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of accredited nursing program, BSN preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 1-2 years previous clinical experience, urology experience preferred.

REQUIRED TRAVEL

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Carrying Weight Frequency

1-25 lbs. Frequent from 34% to 66%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally from 2% to 33%

Pushing/Pulling Frequency

1-25 lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

100 + lbs. Seldom, up to 2%

Lifting - Height, Weight Frequency

Floor to Chest, 1 -25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Chest, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%

Floor to Waist, 1-25 lbs. Occasional: from 2% to 33%

Floor to Waist, 26-50 lbs. Seldom: up to 2%