Registered Nurse- Brain and Spine

Frederick Health•Frederick, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Frederick Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Brain and Spine office. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; weekend coverage is shared between two practices, with three days a week in Brain and Spine and two days a week in orthopedics. The role provides clinical support to providers in a medical practice, working at the top of the RN’s licensure to facilitate patient care. The RN serves as a clinical liaison and resource for Medical Assistants and other clinical staff, coordinates patient care, triages patient concerns, and promotes effective communication among staff, providers, and patients. The position 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. It 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 RN works with patients across the lifespan, from neonates through geriatric patients, applying knowledge of growth and development and age-specific needs. This role involves exposure to blood or body fluids and light physical work, including infrequent lifting up to 20 pounds and walking or standing for a significant portion of the workday.

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 organization 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 confidentiality.
Excellent computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical records.
Knowledge of the operation of basic medical and emergency equipment.
Pleasant, caring, and professional manner.
Availability and flexibility to work at other locations.
Ability to demonstrate and maintain appropriate patient-care knowledge and skills across age groups from neonates through geriatric patients, including understanding growth and development and assessing age-specific needs.

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 tailored to practice needs.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Precept, train, and onboard staff 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.
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 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, support quality outcomes, and promote optimal health maintenance.
Assign tasks to support staff as needed, ensure tasks are completed by staff with appropriate licensure, and work with Practice Leadership to guide the support team.
Communicate test results and plans of care directly to patients within the RN’s scope of practice and applicable physician-practice protocols.
Attend staff meetings and in-services.
Provide clinical coverage as needed and work at other locations when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance, with multiple plan options, available from the first of the month after 30 days of employment for eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Dental insurance, with multiple plan options, available from the first of the month after 30 days of employment for eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Vision insurance, with multiple plan options, available from the first of the month after 30 days of employment for eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Employer-paid life insurance for eligible employees.
Employer-paid short-term income replacement for eligible employees.
Employer-paid 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.