Staff Nurse

United Urology Group • Knoxville, TN

9d

About The Position

The Registered Staff Nurse plays a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to our patients, physicians, and office staff. We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented nurse who can support patients, physicians, and office staff while contributing to the effective functioning of our medical practice.

Requirements

• BSN or AA in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.
• BLS required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.
• CPR and ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a general operating room.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Clinical assessment proficiency.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current knowledge of acceptable and appropriate clinical practice, infection prevention practices, quality assurance, and patient care.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Urology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Serve as liaison between patients, physicians, and office staff.
• Triages patients, including taking medical histories, recording vital signs, and documenting patient complaints and concerns as needed under the direction of physicians.
• Administer medications and injections as physicians prescribe, ensuring accurate dosage and patient understanding of medication regimens, processing medication requests in a timely manner.
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during medical procedures and examinations, including but not limited to catheter placements, injections, post-operative care, etc.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records through daily chart reviews that include medical histories, treatment plans, lab orders, and progress notes, adhering to all confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Provide patients with information regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, self-care instructions; and ensure that phone messages are responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintains all medical equipment, verifying that routine and periodic maintenance procedures are performed and logged for all corporate locations.

Benefits

• tuition reimbursement
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• corporate discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree