ASC Registered Nurse

Anne Arundel Urology PA•Annapolis, MD

About The Position

The ASC 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 ASC clinic setting. The position involves assessing patient concerns in person and by phone, facilitating and documenting care in the electronic medical record, communicating provider treatment plans and test results, coordinating with healthcare team members, preparing rooms and maintaining supplies, monitoring patient conditions, providing health education, and administering medications as ordered. Employees are expected to uphold ethical standards, comply with applicable laws and organizational policies, protect patient information under HIPAA, report suspected concerns or violations, and complete annual compliance training.

Requirements

Current RN license and certification as required by the state.
BLS certification required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional patient service and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
Ability to build relationships with patients.
Knowledge of healthcare system operations, including EMR.
Compliance with HIPAA patient-confidentiality requirements.
Takes responsibility for personal actions and is forthright about errors or uncertainty.
Ability to handle stressful and constantly changing conditions.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
1–2 years of previous clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
BSN degree.
Urology experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patient problems in the office and by phone to determine the appropriate disposition.
Facilitate patient care and document all communication in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Communicate physician treatment plans, including laboratory and imaging results, to patients and document appropriately in the EMR.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare rooms; sterilize instruments, equipment, or supplies; and maintain supply stocks.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on health education and disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs.
Prepare and administer medications according to written provider orders.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.
Adhere to ethical standards and applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and procedures; protect patient health information; report suspected concerns or violations; and complete annual compliance training.