RN, Triage Urology

DeKalb Health; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a Urology Registered Nurse for our ambulatory clinic in North Little Rock, AR. The RN will deliver ethical, evidence-based care, focusing on patient safety, education, advocacy, and coordination of care across settings.

The role supports physicians, communicates with patients and families, and documents in EMR while maintaining confidentiality. This Safety Sensitive position requires alertness and flexibility, with potential extra hours and occasional travel within

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited program.
• BLS certification required.
• Current Arkansas nursing license.
• Chemotherapy certification required within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Arkansas driver's license if travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in ambulatory setting using nursing process.
• Maintain standards of care for Uro-Oncology.
• Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and intervene.
• Coordinate patient care and triage; communicate with providers and staff.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, medications, nutrition and wellness.

Skills

Clinical experience

Computer skills

IV therapy

Urology experience

Education

ADN/BSN

BLS certified

Arkansas license

Chemotherapy certification

Driver's license

Job description

• Location 3320 Springhill Drive, Suite B,North Little Rock, AR, 72117,United States
• Job Category Nursing
• Employee Type Non Exempt Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Urology RN is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe compassionate nursing care. The Urology focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care. The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family by focusing on identifying the needs of the patient, education, patient advocacy, coordination of care and evaluating outcomes. The RN will function within the CARTI values, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The Urology RN will provide support to their assigned physician(s) by communicating with the patient and family, while providing nursing support and services during clinic. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN possesses excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and non-verbal.

This position is a Safety Sensitive Position. The essential functions, physical demands, and mental competencies of this job require the employee maintain the ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice.
2. Maintains standards of care relevant to Uro-Oncology.
3. Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention.
4. Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and/or management as applicable.
5. Responsible for management of patient coordination, triage, and direct patient care.
6. Liaison of communication between nursing staff, providers, and clinic staff.
7. Support patient self-management of disease.
8. Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
9. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
10. Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.
11. Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
12. In providing patient care, document using EMR to maintain and/or develop patient records in compliance with practice standards
13. Maintains patient confidentiality.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION

1. ADN or BSN from an accredited College of Nursing
2. BLS Certified
3. Valid and current Arkansas state nursing license
4. Chemotherapy Certification (required within 90 days of employment)
5. Valid Arkansas Driver's License (if travel is required)

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

1. 2-5 years' clinical experience in direct patient care preferred
2. Maintain required number of continuing education units (CEU's) as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
3. Excellent computer and other basic office equipment skills
4. Expertise in IV therapy skills and injections
5. Urology and/or Procedural experience preferred

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

This position may require additional hours outside the normal 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday work schedule and occasional travel throughout Central Arkansas.