REGISTERED NURSE - CANTON UROLOGY

NURSING SUMMARY/ PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Urology Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse whose main responsibility will be as Referral Management Specialist, with the secondary role of patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Maintain current, active BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements.
• Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

SKILLS

• Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required.
• Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills.
• Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care.
• Demonstrates effective communication.
• Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients, and visitors.

RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS - colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
• Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice.
• Collaborates with patients, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
• Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adheres to Aultman Hospital's HIPPA policy.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

UROLOGY SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS -colleague must be able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manage/triage incoming referrals in a timely and professional manner.
• Receive phone calls and messages and return calls to patients and/or family in a timely manner.
• Triage patients and review with LP as necessary any acute & post op patient issues with LP and schedule acute visits, as necessary.
• RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
• Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice.
• Check LP's schedules frequently for any add-ons or updates.
• Review the patient's medical record prior to visit to verify completeness, including having test results available.
• Room patients in a timely fashion using two patient identifiers.
• Obtain vital signs, height, weight, and current accurate list of medications and pertinent information needed for the LP to assess the patient. Communicates this in a timely manner.
• Will perform straight, foley, & suprapubic catheter changes and care.
• Administer bladder treatments and chemotherapy via catheter.
• Prepare and administer IM and SQ medications as ordered by LP.
• May receive verbal and telephone orders from LP.
• Perform and assist with specimen collection, point of care testing, and venipuncture with a valid LP order.
• Assist with set up of office procedures, including both clean and sterile techniques.
• Obtain and transport necessary equipment from CS for daily and/or STAT procedures.
• Perform or assist office procedures including, but not limited to:

• • prostate biopsies
  • prostate ultrasound
  • cystoscopies
  • cystoscopy with stent removal
  • bladder biopsies
  • bladder fulguration
  • bladder Botox
  • urethral dilation

• • cystoscopy with a guidewire
  • vasectomies
  • nephrostomy tube care
  • urodynamic testing
  • aspiration of hydrocele
  • destruction of penile lesion
  • PNE

• Perform instrument processing/sterilization as indicated.
• Work with CS as needed regarding sterilization and equipment malfunctions.
• Accurately arrange for various hospital procedures and tests to be scheduled. This includes precertification, authorizations, physician orders, communicating with the patient, and adding to the LP's schedule if indicated.
• Propose prescription refills for approval by LP.
• Schedule urgent and non-urgent appointments.
• Accurately completes medical forms and correctly completes and routes billing information to appropriate staff. (Example: FMLA/disability forms etc.)
• Copy and release medical records according to policy.
• Document in the medical record accurately and timely.
• Educate patient/family for ordered testing and medications as indicated.
• Educate patient/family on performing self-injections or self-catheterization.
• Notify LP promptly of abnormal lab results, testing results or critical results and review results and orders as necessary.
• Restock and clean exam rooms after use.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of performing duties.
• Medication prior authorizations.
• Collects specimens as ordered.
• Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and students.
• Integrates research findings into practice.
• Responsible for timely review of emails, department communications and applicable learning assignments and completion as applicable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity.
• Cross training depending upon department needs.

UROLOGY SPECIFIC WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typically works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday

• Must be able to work as a team and independently.
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Cross training in all clinical areas in the department is required.
• May require paid overtime before or after normal working hours.
• Subject to frequent interruptions during performance of duties.
• Expected to adhere to office policy and procedures.
• Subject to blood and body fluid exposure.
• Flexibility to cover department schedule.
• Staff may be assigned to different locations within the department.
• Personal transportation for scheduled shift is required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, identity, family status, gender, disability, or veteran status