CHARGE NURSE - Urology Clinic - Full Time - Days

Job Description

Job Description

Charge RN - Urology Clinic - Full Time

*Position may qualify for employee referral bonus. $10k sign on bonus with 3+ years of experience as RN.

Shift: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Job Description:

PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served includes geriatric, adult, adolescent, and pediatric. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the department Leader(s), the R.N. ensures the patient receives high quality patient centered care through the provision of coordinated services, the delivery of competent care, the receipt of information and education, and their linkage to available resources to ensure the best possible health outcomes. Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to improving the quality of patient care. Independently performs general and unit-specific clinical skills. Contributes to the Sierra View Medical Center's Department of Patient Care Services and the Nursing profession in a positive manner.

The participant's skills and talents will be maximized in a progressive care setting with comprehensive technologies and capabilities that advance a full range of urological procedures. Must be able to work closely and collaboratively with urologists in direct patient care, treatment and teaching; assists developing, implementing, and evaluating patient educational material.

Independently provides holistic, individualized care using the Nursing Process for patients routinely seen in the clinic. Demonstrates an advanced level of clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to improving the quality of patient care. Independently performs general and unit-specific clinical skills. Contributes to the Sierra View Medical Center Urology Clinic and the Nursing profession in a positive manner.

Is responsible for the assessment, treatment or care appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups.

Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An individual should have evidence of successful interpersonal reactions. Two (2) years experience in nursing with clinic, urological or ASC/D experience preferred. Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California. Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as metric proportions and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Prefer knowledge of Medi-tech or other sophisticated EMR."

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have positive demonstration of leadership skills, effective communication techniques, successful interpersonal relations, and increased acceptance of responsibility. Minimum two (2) years unit specific clinical experience and/or approval of the Unit Director. Must have and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California. Must have and maintain current American Heart Association BLS. A national certification will be identified and the time frame to complete the certification will be approved by the respective Leadership within 90 days of accepting the position (applies only if Charge RN is the employee’s primary position).

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
*Indicates Essential Function

1 * Establishes and maintains a culture of patient centered care.
2 * Works collaboratively with Medical Assistants in the provision of patient care.
3 * Acts as a resource individual for staff in need of aid in regards to clinical or care coordination issues. As delegated by Clinic Manager, demonstrates and explains difficult or new techniques and procedures.
4 * Assists physician during patient encounters as needed providing care coordination, to include but not limited to lab and imaging ordering, prescription refills, patient education.
5 * Assists with procedures and independently performs urological studies as per scope.
6 * Serves as a resources to the physician and mid-level providers in navigating and problem solving through electronic medical record issues, by establishing a well-coordinated exam/procedure room patient flow, and ensuring physicians and mid-level providers are familiar with and supported in their efforts to comply with regulatory requirements and clinic policy and procedures.
7 * Participates in periodic equipment checks to measure accuracy in testing and in support of required CLIA waived testing requirements.
8 * Actively participates in achieving and maintaining department compliance with all state, federal and third party regulatory agency standards. Is accountable for maintaining your department at "Survey Ready" status at all times.
9* Documentation reflects compliance with established Hospital policies and procedures.
10* Assists in the writing/revising of policies and procedures to keep unit current with regulatory requirements.
11* Participates in and encourages team participation in QA/PI activities and processes. Supports achievement of improvement and follows through on actions.
12* Identifies Quality Improvement opportunities on the unit and shares those ideas with the Manager. Ensures reporting of identified risk/unusual occurrences to reduce exposure and liability.
13* Takes patient assignments when needed to balance patient care. Makes adjustments in assignments to facilitate and enhance professional development of staff.
14* Identifies and communicates clinical issues that require management intervention. Maintains current knowledge and clinical skills in area of specialty and all required competencies. Able to function in a trainer role for all staff.
15* Anticipates needs for specialty supplies/equipment and communicates needs to the Manager. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of activities in the unit on their assigned shift(s).
16* Participates in rounding on patients during the shift. Knows the purpose of rounding and reports any service issue to the department Manager.
17* Coordinates breaks and lunches to provide a reasonable ratio of experienced and orienting personnel to provide ongoing patient care and completes staffing schedule for Urology Clinic and submits when required to manager.
GENERAL DEPARTMENT RESPONBILITIES:
1 Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility in meeting unit needs.
a. Provides staffing support as requested by Clinic Manager.
b. Demonstrates ability/flexibility to assist in unusual clinical situations, i.e. temporary re-assignment, changes in patient activity/re-assignment, changes in patient activity/re-assignment, unscheduled admissions, and life threatening situations.
c. Promotes an atmosphere to open communication with respect for the individual.
d. Accepts and responds to changes in a positive fashion.