ASC Registered Nurse

Anne Arundel Urology PA•Greenbelt, MD

About The Position

The ASC Registered Nurse assesses patients’ 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 an ASC clinic setting. The position involves assessing patient concerns in person and by phone, coordinating and documenting patient care, communicating provider treatment plans and test results, preparing rooms and supplies, monitoring patient conditions, providing health education, and administering medications under written provider orders. The RN is also expected to follow applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and ethical standards, 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.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
1–2 years of previous clinical experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to deliver exceptional patient service and demonstrate empathy and compassion.
Knowledge of healthcare systems operations, including EMR.
Ability to comply 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.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred.
BSN preferred.
Urology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patient problems both in the office and by phone to determine disposition.
Facilitate patient care and document communications 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 stock.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.
Instruct individuals, families, or groups on health education and disease prevention, and develop health improvement programs.
Prepare and administer medications in accordance with written provider orders.
Adhere to ethical standards, applicable laws and regulations, and Solaris Health and affiliated practice policies and procedures.
Maintain the confidentiality of patients’ protected health information in compliance with HIPAA.
Immediately report suspected concerns or violations to a supervisor or the Compliance Department.
Complete annual compliance training in a timely manner.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.