Urology RN Clinic

CommonSpirit Health•Federal Way, WA

About The Position

The Urology Clinic RN provides professional nursing services and high-quality patient care consistent with organizational standards and regulatory requirements. The role provides specialized urological care through direct patient care, assessment, coordination, triage, evaluation, and delegation to the care team. The RN educates and consults with patients, families, and staff, implements appropriate interventions, and applies critical thinking within the scope of practice. The RN also manages patient needs in a provider's absence and is accountable for the quality of care. The position combines clinical knowledge, technological proficiency, compassion, strong communication, and an adaptable, patient-centered approach. Duties include diagnostic testing, wound care, catheterization, assisting with urological exams and procedures, medication administration, triage, patient education, documentation, workflow coordination, and maintaining a safe clinical environment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse license in Washington State.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

One year of RN work experience in a clinic setting, or two years of acute-care RN work experience.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care and perform diagnostic tests, including EKG and point-of-care testing.
Manage complex wound care, perform catheterizations, and assist providers with urological examinations and procedures.
Administer prescribed medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and bladder-instillation routes.
Manage medication inventory and track controlled substances according to facility policy.
Independently triage nursing situations using established protocols and manage urgent or emergent escalations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for patient inquiries, lab results, and pharmacy requests.
Educate patients and families about diagnostic tests, follow-up requirements, and treatment plans; provide health education and interpret diagnoses.
Ensure cultural competence in patient interactions.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, document daily storage temperatures, and record vital signs.
Manage patient flow to support efficient, high-quality clinic operations.
Prepare examination rooms and maintain sterile instruments.
Clean, leak-test, and disinfect endoscopes and endocavity probes according to infection-control standards.
Assess, coordinate, evaluate, and delegate patient care to the care team.
Manage patient needs in a provider's absence and remain accountable for care quality.