RN - Williamsburg Urology Specialists
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Practice Manager and Physician, responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of total nursing care for assigned patients. The RN utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to create a care plan for each patient, considering physiological, psychosocial, and cultural diversity. The role involves supervising and delegating tasks to non-professional personnel to ensure optimal patient care and requires competence in addressing age-related needs of specific patient populations. The RN works within a multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive clinical care in accordance with Riverside Medical Group standards. The position may involve floating to other practices within the region to provide operational support as needed.
Requirements
- Program Graduate, Diploma or Associate Program graduate
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire
- CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree, Nursing
- 1 year Medical office setting
- Department specific skills will be required if entering a practice that performs moderate sedation. To include, maintaining ACLS certification, yearly competency validation of moderate sedation procedures, airway management, and emergency management procedures.
Responsibilities
- Maintains excellent clinical competency by adhering to standard clinical expectations.
- Obtains vital signs proficiently, including manual vital signs when mechanical devices are not available.
- Completes all required competencies and education to maintain skill level for safe patient care.
- Provides complete patient assessment, including vital signs, medication reconciliation, and pre-examination procedures.
- Assesses patient medication management, including patient compliance, inventory, and educational needs.
- Assists providers in all aspects of consultation, treatment, procedures, and follow-up care.
- Documents data and assessments in the patient record.
- Completes patient consults and testing orders, insurance pre-certification, and documentation appropriately for proper reimbursement.
- Documents billing codes at the end of each nursing visit as required.
- Routes notes to providers for co-signatures as required.
- Delegates and prioritizes tasks appropriately to facilitate safe, quality patient care and ensure patient needs are met.
- Recognizes and responds to emergency situations.
- Evaluates practice support needs and identifies resources to meet those needs.
- Provides patient/family health counseling and education as needed, including medications, procedures, and testing.
- Answers My Chart messages or telephone calls from patients the same day.
- Performs triage.
- Communicates timely with providers, vendors, and other team members.
- Actively engages in practice activities to assure patient and team safety.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
