Registered Nurse (RN), Gastroenterology - Part Time Days

Mary Washington Healthcare

4d•$34 - $54

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing services in a physician office practice, managing patient flow and supporting physicians and other clinicians. The role includes obtaining and documenting patient vital signs, performing EKG strips, triaging patients, assisting with examinations and procedures, and completing other assigned nursing duties. The RN supports the mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare. The position also involves educating patients and families, responding to treatment-related phone inquiries, coordinating appointments according to patient risk and severity, maintaining patient records, ensuring supplies are available, and using the office’s electronic medical record system. The RN works with third-party payors to obtain authorizations for ordered procedures and addresses patient concerns to support high standards of customer service. The role requires physical activity including frequent walking and standing, occasional bending and kneeling, and lifting up to 35 pounds. The RN may encounter radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens and must be able to use appropriate personal protective equipment. The role may require tolerance for irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.

Requirements

Valid RN license from Virginia or a reciprocal compact state.
Associate's degree in Nursing or Bachelor's degree in Nursing, depending on qualification and compensation level.
AHA BLS Provider CPR certification required at hire.
One year of clinical nursing experience.
Knowledge of policies and procedures related to infection control, environmental safety, and patient confidentiality.
Excellent public relations and communication skills.
Critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to multitask, communicate effectively, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to cope with difficult situations and tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
Physical ability to walk and stand frequently, use arms and hands, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, lift 35 pounds, push and pull 20 pounds, reach overhead, work in confined spaces, and meet auditory and visual requirements including color determination.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to potential hazards, including bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a physician office.
Previous experience with the practice specialty.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Provide general nursing care, including obtaining and documenting patient height, weight, and blood pressure.
Perform patient triage.
Assist physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments.
Ensure adequate materials and supplies are available.
Provide patient and family education as appropriate.
Respond to patient treatment-related phone inquiries and provide guidance for return calls.
Assign patient appointments according to risk and severity.
Maintain and review patient charts, records, documents, and reports.
Receive and address patient concerns, identify needed corrective action or policy changes, and implement necessary changes across staff.
Maintain high standards for customer satisfaction and service.
Use the electronic medical records systems in place in the office.
Work with third-party payors to obtain authorization or pre-certification for surgeries, diagnostic testing, and other physician-ordered procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.