Registered Nurse (RN) - Urology w/BONUS - 5153

Vantage Search Group•Anchorage, AK

34d•$45 - $59

About The Position

We have a new need for a Registered Nurse - Urology Clinic at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK Job Specific Details and Tasks: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with urologic conditions. Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and genitourinary assessments. Triage patient concerns and symptoms via phone, patient portal, or in person. Identify urgent patient needs and communicate findings to the provider. Insert and remove urinary catheters (Foley and straight catheterization). Perform bladder scans to assess post-void residual volume. Assist physicians or advanced practice providers with in-office procedures such as cystoscopy and urodynamic studies. Administer bladder instillations and other intravesical treatments as ordered. Collect urine specimens for laboratory analysis. Provide wound care and postoperative support for urologic procedures. Administer medications and injections as prescribed, including antibiotics and hormone therapies (e.g., testosterone). Monitor patient responses to medications and treatments. Educate patients regarding medication use, potential side effects, and adherence. Educate patients on disease processes and treatment plans related to urologic conditions. Provide instruction on catheter care, intermittent self-catheterization, and postoperative care. Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications for kidney stone prevention and bladder health. Coordinate diagnostic tests, laboratory work, imaging studies, and referrals. Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams. Facilitate follow-up appointments and ensure continuity of care. Accurately document patient care, procedures, and communications in the electronic health record. Maintain compliance with clinic policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements. Ensure proper preparation and sterilization of equipment used in urologic procedures.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Experience: Minimum one 2-years of recent post-grad RN clinical Outpatient Clinic experience
Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from any state.
Life Support Certification: Maintain current AHA or ARC BLS Certification.
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with urologic conditions.
Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and genitourinary assessments.
Triage patient concerns and symptoms via phone, patient portal, or in person.
Identify urgent patient needs and communicate findings to the provider.
Insert and remove urinary catheters (Foley and straight catheterization).
Perform bladder scans to assess post-void residual volume.
Assist physicians or advanced practice providers with in-office procedures such as cystoscopy and urodynamic studies.
Administer bladder instillations and other intravesical treatments as ordered.
Collect urine specimens for laboratory analysis.
Provide wound care and postoperative support for urologic procedures.
Administer medications and injections as prescribed, including antibiotics and hormone therapies (e.g., testosterone).
Monitor patient responses to medications and treatments.
Educate patients regarding medication use, potential side effects, and adherence.
Educate patients on disease processes and treatment plans related to urologic conditions.
Provide instruction on catheter care, intermittent self-catheterization, and postoperative care.
Counsel patients on lifestyle modifications for kidney stone prevention and bladder health.
Coordinate diagnostic tests, laboratory work, imaging studies, and referrals.
Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
Facilitate follow-up appointments and ensure continuity of care.
Accurately document patient care, procedures, and communications in the electronic health record.
Maintain compliance with clinic policies, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure proper preparation and sterilization of equipment used in urologic procedures.