Registered Nurse Ortho and Sports Medicine

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

10d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Ortho and Sports Medicine Office, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The RN provides clinical support to providers in a medical practice setting, works at the top of licensure, serves as a clinical liaison and resource for Medical Assistants and other clinical staff, and coordinates patient care to support high-quality outcomes. The RN is the point person for triaging patient issues and concerns and promotes effective communication among staff, providers, and patients. The role supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy and follows the organization’s Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior. The position includes patient contact across all listed age groups, from neonates through geriatric patients, and requires applying age-specific care and development principles. The job is classified as light work, with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and walking or standing to a significant degree. The work involves ergonomic risk factors including repetition, forceful exertion, awkward posture, and contact stress, and carries Category A exposure risk to blood or body fluids. The RN reports to the Practice Manager, with clinical oversight by the Manager of Clinical Services, and receives direction from the Medical Director, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of Maryland.
Current CPR certification.
Two to three years of experience in a medical practice or clinic setting.
In-depth knowledge of established patient-care standards.
Effective interpersonal skills with a diverse patient population.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of infection control and Environment of Care (EOC) standards.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to triage patients in person or by phone and distinguish urgent, non-urgent, and emergency needs.
Ability to comply with HIPAA and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical records.
Knowledge of the operation of basic medical and emergency equipment.
Pleasant, caring, and professional demeanor.
Availability and flexibility to work at other locations.
Ability to provide appropriate care to patients across the listed age groups and apply lifespan growth and development principles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Build positive relationships between clinical staff and providers to support a constructive, professional work environment.
Provide input to the Practice Manager and Medical Director on workflow development tailored to practice needs.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Serve as a preceptor and assist with staff training and onboarding as needed.
Triage patients by phone or in person to determine appointment needs; assess walk-in patients requiring immediate attention and engage a provider for emergency management.
Collaborate with the access center on urgent patient calls and monitor and answer the urgent phone line.
Provide one-on-one patient education related to disease management.
Serve as a clinical resource for clinical staff and assist support staff with clinical concerns.
Maintain accurate electronic health records, including incorporating outside-source documentation into up-to-date medical records.
Collaborate with team members to address patient medical concerns, assure quality outcomes, and support optimal health maintenance.
Assign tasks to support staff as needed and ensure tasks are completed by staff with the appropriate licensure level.
Work with Practice Leadership to guide the support team.
Communicate test results and plans of care directly to patients within the scope of the RN license and designated Physician Practice protocols.
Attend staff meetings and in-services.
Provide clinical coverage as necessary and work at other locations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.