Registered Nurse Ortho and Sports Medicine

Frederick Health • Frederick, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Ortho and Sports Medicine office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The RN performs clinical support duties for providers in a medical practice setting while working at the top of licensure, serving as a clinical liaison and resource for Medical Assistants and other clinical staff. The RN engages patients to coordinate care and support continuous, high-quality outcomes, and serves as the point person for triaging patient issues and concerns. The position models effective communication with staff, providers, and patients and supports Frederick Health’s mission, vision, core values, customer service philosophy, Compliance Program, regulatory requirements, and Standards of Behavior.

The RN collaborates with providers, clinical staff, practice leadership, and the access center; supports patient education and follow-up; and helps guide support staff within appropriate licensure and practice protocols. The role may require clinical coverage at other locations. The position reports to the Practice Manager, with clinical oversight by the Manager of Clinical Services, and receives direction from the Medical Director, M.D.s, N.P.s, and P.A.s.

The role involves care and contact with patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric patients. Physical demands are classified as light work, including infrequent lifting of up to 20 pounds and walking or standing to a significant degree, about six hours per day. Ergonomic risk factors include repetition, forceful exertion, awkward posture, and contact stress. This is a Category A bloodborne pathogens exposure-risk position.

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 when working with a diverse patient population.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of infection control and EOC standards.
• Strong organizational skills and the 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 demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills for appropriate care of patients across the listed age groups, and to apply lifespan growth and development principles to assess and provide age-specific care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

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 specific to practice needs.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Serve as a preceptor and assist with training and onboarding staff as needed.
• Triage patients in person or by phone to determine appointment needs; assist walk-in patients needing immediate assessment and engage a provider for emergency management.
• Collaborate with the access center to receive urgent patient phone 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 other clinical staff and assist support staff with clinical concerns.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records, including documentation from outside sources for 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, ensure tasks are completed by staff with the appropriate licensure, and work with Practice Leadership to guide the support team.
• Communicate directly with patients regarding test results and plans of care within the RN scope of practice 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.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, available on the first of the month after 30 days of employment for employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week.
• Multiple insurance plans to meet employees’ and families’ needs.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term income replacement, and long-term disability for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off program for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match for eligible employees.
• Free financial planning sessions for all employees.
• Educational assistance program.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed