RN - Ambulatory Services - Full Time

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimb.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & HSA

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a Registered Nurse for Ambulatory Services. This full-time role involves caring for patients in outpatient clinics, supporting procedures, and educating patients across diverse specialty areas.

The position requires an ASN (BSN preferred), 1 year RN experience, Maryland or Compact license, and BLS. Competitive pay ranges and comprehensive benefits are offered in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• ASN required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year RN experience; surgical services preferred.
• Maryland RN license or Compact license required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in ambulatory and outpatient settings.
• Prepare, assess, educate, and monitor patients before and after procedures.
• Assist physicians with procedures (paracentesis, thoracentesis, pain management, endoscopy).
• Support consultations and specialty clinic visits.
• Administer medications per orders and protocols.
• Document assessments and care in the EHR.
• Collaborate with the care team to coordinate high-quality patient care.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Procedural nursing

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $35.91 USD to $53.89 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health's compensation practices.

Description

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Services
Fulltime - 80 hrs. Biweekly

Schedule: Monday-Friday | Shifts vary between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
On-Call: After-hours and weekend call required

Meritus Health's Ambulatory Services team is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of outpatient specialty clinics and procedural areas, caring for diverse patient populations and supporting a wide range of treatments and procedures.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, collaborating closely with providers, and having something different in your day-to-day work, Ambulatory Services could be a great fit.

Why This Role Matters

Ambulatory RNs play an important role in helping patients safely navigate procedures, specialty care, and ongoing treatment outside of the traditional inpatient setting. From preparing patients for procedures to providing education and monitoring recovery, you'll help ensure patients receive coordinated, compassionate care throughout their experience.

What You’ll Do

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in ambulatory and outpatient settings.
• Prepare, assess, educate, and monitor patients before and after procedures.
• Assist physicians and providers with a variety of procedures, including:
  • Paracentesis
  • Thoracentesis
  • Pain management procedures
  • Endoscopy procedures
• Support physician consultations and specialty clinic visits.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and respond appropriately.
• Provide patients and families with education regarding procedures, treatment plans, recovery, and follow-up care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate high-quality patient care.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient clinical environment.

Ready for Your Next RN Opportunity?

If you're a compassionate Registered Nurse who enjoys procedural care, patient education, and a diverse clinical environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse required.
• Prior surgical services experience preferred.

Licensure & Certification

• Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license or qualifying Compact/Multistate RN license required.
• Current BLS certification required.

Why Join Meritus Health?

At Meritus Health, you'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our community.

Ambulatory Services is an excellent opportunity for nurses who value clinical variety, interdisciplinary teamwork, procedural nursing, patient education, and outpatient care. You'll have the opportunity to use a broad range of nursing skills while continuing to grow your clinical knowledge across multiple specialties.

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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