Registered Nurse-Infectious Diseases - Med Surg

Registered Nurse-Infectious Diseases

General Summary of Position

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
Monitors quality and safety issues.
Functions in a nursing work and clinical skills mentoring capacity to medical assistant staff.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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 general nursing care to patients.
Administers prescribed medications, vaccines, treatments, and procedures in accordance with nursing standards.
Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
Dispenses medication as directed.
Ensures that nursing documentation is complete, accurate, and legible.
Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination.
Screens patients for appropriate information.
Instructs and teaches patients in the collection of samples and tests.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of weekly schedules and makes daily assignments.
Serves as the point of contact for all clinic personnel changing shifts or calling in regarding attendance with the Administrator I in quality and process improvement initiatives and assists in maintaining fiscal objectives.
Performs mock The Joint Commission surveys to ensure regulatory compliance.Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with nursing and medical staff.
Also provides coverage to nurses within the unit.Educates/counsels patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medication adherence, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Posts tests and examination results.
Educates patients by providing information concerning diagnosis related medications, side effects, and the disease process.Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment/surgical instructions.
Provide patient education and serves as a resource to other clinical team members regarding particular expertise.
Instructs patients with postoperative instructions following routine surgery prior to postoperative follow-up care.
Contributes to the implementation of clinic objectives and quality assurance programs.Orders and evaluates appropriate follow-up diagnostic studies and interprets and synthesizes data to determine therapeutic plan.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested.
In conjunction with the Nurse Manager develops and supports continuing education opportunities for clinic staff.
Maintains own clinical expertise by attending in service programs.Works with Nurse Manager to ensure staff are trained and adhere to office policies and procedures, including adherence to minimum service requirement standards.Adapts to and excels in the use of all electronic programs utilized in the division to include, but not limited to, Centricity, Azyxxi and McKesson.
Documents all vital signs, treatments and medication immunization administration promptly.Monitors patient progress and referrals through regularly scheduled face to face appointments, telephone calls, and hospital visits.
Coaches patients receiving antiretroviral therapy towards successful treatment outcomes.Screens for basic entitlement eligibility (ADAP, MADAP, MHIP, PAP) and complete applications or referrals as , monitors and exercise all functions related to the Division's prescription refill line.Collects clinical data relevant to initiate and complete prior authorization for oral in weekly case conferences and work within a multidisciplinary team on assessment and treatment planning.Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Education
• Associate's degree Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
required and
• Bachelor's degree In Nursing (BSN) preferred and
• One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience
• 1-2 years 2 years of professional nursing experience; must have strong organizational skills.
required and
• 1-2 years Previous office management/administrative experience .
1 year of previous outpatient experience preferred
• One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse, licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia, or any combination as required based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care;
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

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.

This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $59.26