RN; Registered Nurse-Outpatient Urology

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator and assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual patient care in an outpatient urology department according to unit policies and procedures. The RN provides oversight of non-RN personnel and, when assigned to the charge role, delegates and oversees unit activities. The position also assists providers with intra-office procedures, maintains sterile fields, supports patient and family education, and helps maintain smooth department operations. Employees are expected to support the organization’s vision and mission and demonstrate integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
BLS certification required within one month of hire.
Proficient in using a keyboard and computer.
Ability to use the internet for literature searches regarding patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Two to three years of recent ambulatory or medical urology office experience.
EPIC Ambulatory experience.

Responsibilities

Assess the patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide education verbally and in writing when appropriate, and document the education plan, understanding, and outcomes.
Assist providers with intra-office procedures, prepare for procedures, maintain a sterile field, follow Universal Protocol, and comply with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and standing orders.
Assess patients in the office or by telephone for intervention needs and provide timely assistance.
Handle and transfer clean and dirty instruments and equipment; maintain competence in Trophon high-level disinfection of ultrasound probes and point-of-use instrument cleaning; disinfect equipment and rooms according to applicable standards and policies.
Verify that chart information is accurate and current, including visit reason, health and surgical history, medications, allergies, preferred laboratory and pharmacy, fall risk, pain, psychosocial and learning assessments, preferred language, and social history.
Provide oversight of non-RN personnel on the assigned unit.
Delegate and oversee unit activities when serving as charge nurse.
Serve as a preceptor to new staff.
Perform other assigned duties to support service and smooth department operations.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.