Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Urology
Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care · Sun City West, AZ · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
The role involves providing comprehensive nursing care with responsibilities including direct patient care, patient/family education, and care transitions. The RN supports professional nursing practices across various settings, adhering to the Mayo Clinic Nursing Practice Model and ANA standards. Key duties include leadership activities such as mentoring, participating in quality improvement, and delegating patient care based on skill and resource availability. The position specializes as a Urinary Catheter Resource Nurse (UCRN), serving as a clinical expert in urinary catheter management. Responsibilities include promoting catheter stewardship, reducing CAUTIs, supporting early urology consultation, and collaborating on individualized bladder management plans. The RN provides education, coaching, and consultation to clinical teams, supporting CAUTI prevention initiatives and evidence-based practices. Qualifications include a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited program or equivalent RN experience. Preferred qualifications involve experience in complex catheter management, leadership, and teamwork. Licenses and certifications such as a current RN license and BLS are required, with additional certifications as needed. The role is full-time with competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. It requires flexible hours, excellent communication, critical thinking, and collaboration skills, and the ability to work in a team environment. The position may involve driving personal vehicle for work-related tasks.