Urology Staff Nurse Per Diem

Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, coordinating cross continuum care and assessing outcomes of interventions in accordance with system, departmental and ambulatory policies and procedures. This role provides clinically-based, risk reducing care and coordination that facilitates the delivery of cost-effective quality healthcare along the continuum. It directly interfaces with physicians, care managers, health care teams, patients and their caregivers to achieve desired patient outcomes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, a commitment to coaching patients on health promoting behaviors, and an ability to listen and assimilate complex clinical information are required in the role. The ability to work autonomously and in teams is essential. Participation in quality improvement efforts, research and evaluation processes related to the management of patient care is integral to the role.

Responsibilities

Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the nursing process; Provides care, treatment and services through assessment, planning, providing care, coordinating cross continuum care, and assessing outcomes; Directly interfaces with physicians, care managers, health care teams, patients and caregivers to achieve desired patient outcomes; Administers and documents medications following SSH policy; Completes medication reconciliation; Develops, evaluates and updates individualized plans of care; Verifies patient identification with two identifiers; Complies with hand hygiene and infection control guidelines; Participates in quality improvement, research and evaluation processes; Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice; Communicates plan of care to patient and family

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; RN - Registered Nurse; BLS - Basic Life Support; Demonstrated proficiency in ambulatory care nursing, knowledge, and skills; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations; Basic computer skills; Demonstrated skills in communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, and critical thinking

Nice to have

BSN preferred; Previous Ambulatory Care RN experience preferred; Knowledge of health system and community resources preferred