Womens Health Registered Nurse (RN)- Physician Office/Clinic - Job at MedStar Health in Mitchellville, MD

Womens Health Registered Nurse (RN)- Physician Office/Clinic

Mitchellville, MD

Posted 10 days ago

Email Job

Job Description

General Summary of Position
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the quality of care to patients during episodic and chronic visits. Assists physicians(s) in all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and provides education, counseling, and support to patients and their families. MedStar Ambulatory Services is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assesses the educational needs of patients related to their condition. Develops and/or implements a health education plan for each patient/family unit and for groups of patients.

Assists in the development of phone protocols for medical assistsants.

Assists physician(s) with data collection.

Coaches medical assistants to assist patients telephonically, including following pre-set protocols.

Collaborates as part of the primary medical care team to formulate and document ambulatory care plans for patients and families.

Communicates patient's clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format. Assures that medical record is current, accurate, and contains appropriate documentation.

Completes nursing assessments and conducts ongoing assessments of patients and families. Evaluates patient progress, conveys information to the physician and coordinates appropriate follow up actions.

Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Participates in policy and procedure development and training.

Ensures that laboratory specimens are properly labeled, necessary paperwork is completed, and specimens are sent to the appropriate laboratory. Documents and files all laboratory results.

Implements medical orders and the primary medical care plan for each patient. Dispenses, monitors, orders, and administers (by mouth, injection, or IV) in accordance with physician's plan of care. Performs venipuncture to obtain blood samples for testing and other duties within the standards of practice.

Monitors patient phone calls to ensure that patients have an excellent patient experience when contacting the site.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.

Performs other duties as assigned. May serve as the primary backup for the duties and responsibilities of other positions at the site.

Prepares patients for physical examination and/or specimen collection. Assists physician(s) with invasive and noninvasive procedures and examinations.

Processes telephone inquires, performs telephone triage, and documents patient phone calls.

Records services and diagnosis on patient's encounter form to facilitate appropriate billing.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

Valid RN license in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia required

Experience

1-2 years Related nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory health setting or related specialty involving substantial public contact. preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills preferred.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

Job Summary

Company

MedStar Health

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Part Time

Required Experience

1 to 2 years