Registered Nurse- Brain and Spine

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

3d•$33 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support its Brain and Spine office. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekend coverage is shared between two practices, with three days per week in Brain and Spine and two days per week in orthopedics. The role may also require clinical coverage or work at other locations as needed. The RN provides clinical support to providers in a medical practice while working at the top of licensure. Serving as a clinical liaison and resource for Medical Assistants and other clinical staff, the RN helps coordinate patient care, triages patient issues, supports high-quality outcomes, and promotes effective communication among staff, providers, and patients. The position supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, compliance program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior. 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. The work involves contact with patients across all listed age groups, from neonates through geriatric patients. The position is classified as light work, with infrequent lifting up to 20 pounds and walking or standing to a significant degree, approximately six hours per day. The role has Category A exposure risk to blood or body fluids.

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 standards.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
Ability to triage patients in person or by phone and determine urgent, non-urgent, or emergency needs.
Must comply with HIPAA and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical records.
Knowledge of basic medical and emergency equipment operations.
Pleasant, caring, and professional demeanor.
Availability and flexibility to work at other locations.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills for patient care across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric patients, including age-appropriate assessment and care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Foster 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 for practice needs.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Act as a preceptor and assist with staff training and onboarding as needed.
Triage patients by phone or in person to determine appointment needs, assist walk-in patients requiring immediate assessment, and engage a provider for emergency management when needed.
Work with the access center to receive urgent patient calls and monitor and answer the urgent phone line.
Provide patients with one-on-one 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 documentation from outside sources, to keep medical records up to date.
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 appropriate licensure.
Work collaboratively with practice leadership to guide the support team.
Communicate test results and plans of care directly to patients within the RN’s scope of 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.