Job Description

DescriptionNow offering increased rates!IntroductionDo you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Parkland Medical Center have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Registered Nurse Urology RN you can be a part of change.BenefitsParkland Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Registered Nurse Urology RN. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsGeneral summary of duties: Assist physicians in performing nurse procedures for the comfort and well being of patients. This includes interviews, medical histories, injections, completing lab and other diagnostic requests, administering prescribed medications and simple treatment and education of the patient as directed by the physician or non physician provider. There will also be administrative duties outlined below.PRACTICE STANDARDS/ESSENTIAL DUTIES:1. Contributes to appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

• Ensures patient safety and protection; collects and records data on patient condition including vital signs. Uses/manages equipment safely and appropriately, administers medications including injections and treatments within the scope of practice and training.

• Greeting patients, escorting to evaluation room and preparing them for examination or procedure.

• Preparing exam/ treatment supplies and equipment and assisting MD/NP during treatment, examination and testing of patients.

• Triaging patients (both on site and in terms of scheduling) for a smooth and productive flow.

2. Communicates with patients, team members, and management in an accurate, timely manner.

• Talks with, listens to patients/team members; reports pertinent, concise information; completes charting in a timely manner; manages computer charting/ordering as appropriate; protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues.

• Notes problem list/ abnormality for MD/NP.

• Observes and records and reports patient conditions and reaction to medications and treatment.

• Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.

3. Manages Medical Records

• Ensures that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate.

• Maintain patient files, records and other information

4. Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives.

• Organizes multitask workload; prioritizes tasks/work; seeks assistance as necessary; collects data from multiple sources as necessary; organizes/delivers care for multiple patient assignment under the direction of and in collaboration with MD/NP.

5. Develops and maintains human care relationships.

• Understands the impact illness/hospitalization have on patients/families; adapts care delivery for diverse populations and environments; advocates for needs of clients; provides care in ethical and legal manner; refers concerns/issues to MD/NP.

6. Manages self and resources effectively.

• Acknowledges limits of experience and capability; identifies learning needs and seeks resources; utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately; maintains clean, orderly environment of care; ensures traffic control in \xe2\x80\x9csensitive areas\xe2\x80\x9d; seeks out and accepts feedback; requests assistance appropriately. Delegates as appropriate, to Licensed Nursing Assistant and or clerical support.

7. Incorporates teaching in delivery of care with a focus on heath promotion.

• Collaborates with team including diabetic nurse educator and nutritionist to provide information to patients, screens for barriers to learning.

• Instructs family and patient in follow up instructions for medication and treatment. This may include contacting pharmacies for prescription ordering and notifying patients

8. Applies knowledge integration skills for the patient populations served within unit/area of hire.

• Provides age-specific care; applies knowledge of expected norms in provision of care.

• Responsible for infection control and disposition handling of infectious or hazardous material.

9. Administrative support for MD/NP and program

• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments

• Assist with follow up scheduling

• Arrange referrals to additional specialist

• Obtains and insure pre authorization

• Cleaning and restocking of rooms/office for supplies

• Maintaining stock up to date and monitoring and maintenance of medical equipment

• Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies

10. Demonstrates specific skills requisite for assigned role and service area in collaboration with the MD/NP.11. Meets Parkland Medical Center standards related to:

• Patient Safety: reports actual or potential medical/health care errors, near-misses or other opportunities to improve patient safety. Participates in safety education, safety, quality and performance improvement initiatives.

• Customer Service/Patient Centered Care: shows genuine concern, respect, and ability to communicate cordially with patients, visitors, physicians, and other employees; is sensitive to customer inconveniences and responds accordingly.

• Confidentiality, compliance, patient/provider rights. Adheres to corporate and professional codes of conduct, Standards of Excellence, HIPAA privacy standards.

• Attendance, punctuality, meetings - Participates in continuing education programs & mandatory education to maintain competence and gain additional skills & documents attendance. Annual absenteeism will not exceed HR standards, attends at least 50% of staff meetings, reads communications.

12. Identifies personal learning needs based on performance, sets goals for the next 12 months. Meets goals established previously.What qualifications you will need:Required: Licensure by State of NH as a Registered Nurse; graduate of an approved RN program;Current AHA or ARC BCLS.Experience in an MD officeComputer literatePreferred: Six months\xe2\x80\x99 experience as an RN in Urology.Located in Derry, NH, is a regional acute-care hospital offering 86 beds and a Level III Trauma Center. HCA Healthcare owns the facility, along with three other hospitals, two freestanding emergency rooms, an ambulatory surgery center, and an urgent care center in New Hampshire. The organization employs 2,600 colleagues and 554 physicians, provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and pays $43.8 million in taxes annually. HCA Healthcare\'s other New Hampshire hospitals include Portsmouth Regional Hospital and Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, as well as freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover. In 2023, a third freestanding emergency room will open in Plaistow.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World\'s Most Ethical Companies\xc2\xae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-FounderBe a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse Urology RN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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