Registered Nurse

The Urology Group; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urology Group is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to assess patient health problems, develop and implement care plans, and maintain medical records in a clinic setting. The RN will administer medications, monitor patients, and coordinate with the healthcare team to evaluate care plans.

Ideal candidates will have an active RN license, BLS certification, and 1–2 years of clinical experience with a preference for urology experience.

Qualifications

• RN license required by state; BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient problems in the office and by phone to determine disposition.
• Document all communications in the EMR.
• Communicate physician treatment plans and results to patients and document in EMR.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions per orders.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepare rooms, instruments, equipment, and maintain stock.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Empathy

HIPAA compliance

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

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

Requirements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION/COMPETENCIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions or side effects per written provider orders.
• 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.
• Engages in continuous learning, adjusts the application knowledge, skills and abilities while addressing new challenges as contextual realities change.
• 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 required by state.
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred.

KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES

• Ability to handle stressful and constantly changing conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understands the implications of the latest information required for both current and future problem solving decisions.
• Knowledgeable and proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Suite and EMR applications.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and is forthright about errors or uncertainty.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and display empathy and compassion to patients.
• Complies with all health and safety policies of the organization.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree 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%