RN - Urology Medical Group Outpatient Full-time

Responsibilities

• Carefully coordinates and develops patient care utilizing the Nursing Process.
• Fulfills the role of supervisor and mentor for non-RN team members.
• Serves as a resource for both staff and management in problem identification and resolution.
• Reviews schedules and organizes patient flow; greets patients, documents concerns, questions, etc.
• Accompanies patients to exam/procedure rooms and prepares them for physical exams.
• Conducts initial patient interviews, reviews medical profiles, H&P, and documents in EMR/manual charts as needed.
• Accurately documents patient vital signs, weight, and reports any abnormalities to the physician.
• Assists with specimen collection and testing as necessary.
• Assists patients with tasks such as walking, transferring, and dressing.
• Provides minor treatment and assists physicians with minor procedures.
• Documents all patient-related activities as necessary.
• Schedules patient testing and pre-certifies tests if required by insurance.
• Answers telephone messages from patients and physician offices.
• End-of-month checks for expired supplies and medications.
• Stocks rooms and maintains inventory of exam/procedure rooms.
• Orders supplies as needed.
• Cleans exam/procedure rooms and equipment after each patient.
• Prepares exam/procedure rooms for the next patient and physician needs.
• Notifies patients of test results (as per physician instructions) and provides follow-up as needed.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings, in-service education opportunities, and participates in continuing education programs.
• Maintains effective working relationships with employees and other members of the healthcare team.
• Supports performance improvement and risk management activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse in CT.
• BLS Certification.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar position.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.