RN, Urology

The Urology RN is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidence-based, safe compassionate nursing care.

Urology focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family by focusing on identifying the needs of the patient, education, patient advocacy, coordination of care and evaluating outcomes.

The RN will function within the CARTI values, including accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients.

The Urology RN will provide support to their assigned physician(s) by communicating with the patient and family, while providing nursing support and services during clinic.

The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN.

The RN possesses excellent communication skills, both written, verbal and non-verbal.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within the role/scope of practice.Maintains standards of care relevant to Uro-Oncology.Evaluates unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.Implements appropriate clinical decisions and demonstrates appropriate use of expert peers and management as applicable.Responsible for management of patient coordination, triage, and direct patient care.Liaison of communication between nursing staff, providers, and clinic staff.Supports patient self-management of disease.Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.Educate patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.Responsible for educational instruction to patients and families with health care needs.Respond to/refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.In providing patient care, documents using EMR to maintain and/or develop patient records in compliance with practice standardsMaintains patient confidentiality.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS: This position may require additional hours outside the normal 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday work schedule and occasional travel throughout Central Arkansas.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: N/A EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION: ADN or BSN from an accredited College of NursingBLS CertifiedValid and current Arkansas state nursing licenseValid Arkansas Drivers License (if travel is required)Chemotherapy certification required within 90 days of hire for all Medical Oncology and Infusion nursing positions.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE: 2-5 years clinical experience in direct patient care preferredMaintain the required number of continuing education units (CEUs) as specified by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing...