Staff Nurse

Astera Cancer Care; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

United Urology Group seeks a Registered Staff Nurse to support patients, physicians, and office staff. You will triage, document, administer medications, and assist during procedures, while maintaining accurate records and HIPAA compliance.

The ideal candidate has a BSN/AA in nursing, active RN license, BLS, CPR/ACLS, and at least one year in an operating room. Urology experience is preferred, with strong communication and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• BSN or AA in Nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the state; verification before and during employment.
• BLS certification is required and verified.
• CPR and ACLS certification required and verified.
• Minimum of one year RN experience in a general operating room.
• Urology experience preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Serve as liaison between patients, physicians, and office staff.
• Triage patients and document medical histories, vital signs, and concerns.
• Administer medications and injections as prescribed, ensuring correct dosage.
• Assist physicians during procedures and post-operative care.
• Maintain patient records with confidentiality and privacy compliance.
• Provide information to patients about conditions and treatment plans; respond to phone messages promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Medical terminology

Typing 40 wpm

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

BSN or AA in Nursing

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Why Join Us?At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients' lives with their urologic care.We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff! We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies. We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends! UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!Job Description:The Registered Staff Nurse plays a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to our patients, physicians, and office staff. We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented nurse who can support patients, physicians, and office staff while contributing to the effective functioning of our medical practice.Responsibilities:Collaborating with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care, referrals, and follow-up appointments. Serve as liaison between patients, physicians, and office staff.Triages patients, including taking medical histories, recording vital signs, and documenting patient complaints and concerns as needed under the direction of physicians.Administer medications and injections as physicians prescribe, ensuring accurate dosage and patient understanding of medication regimens, processing medication requests in a timely manner.Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during medical procedures and examinations, including but not limited to catheter placements, injections, post-operative care, etc.Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records through daily chart reviews that include medical histories, treatment plans, lab orders, and progress notes, adhering to all confidentiality and privacy regulations.Provide patients with information regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, self-care instructions; and ensure that phone messages are responded to in a timely manner.Maintains all medical equipment, verifying that routine and periodic maintenance procedures are performed and logged for all corporate locations.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.Qualifications:BSN or AA in Nursing.Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.BLS required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.CPR and ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a general operating room.Previous Urology experience preferred.Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.Clinical assessment proficiency.Key Competencies:Excellent customer service skills.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.Attention to detail and willingness to learn.Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.Current knowledge of acceptable and appropriate clinical practice, infection prevention practices, quality assurance, and patient care.Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.Proficient computer software and database skills.Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.Maintain HIPAA compliance.Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.Travel:25% travel required to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.Physical Requirements for the Job:Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.May be required to help to transfer the patient.Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, skill level, and geographic location. Compensation may vary depending on the state or region in which the position is located, in accordance with applicable laws.This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until an offer has been extendedand accepted.Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Practice is an equal opportunity employer. We do notdiscriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteranstatus, or sexual orientation.The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employmentbackground check.#TUA