Nurse, Staff

Registered Nurse, RN

Overview:

The staff nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for providing compassionate care to and assessment of ambulatory patients within the Department of Urology. The Staff Nurse is responsible for screening patients, providing patients pre- and post-operative teaching, assisting with office procedures, and verifying test results. The Staff Nurse will work collaboratively with the members of the care team to develop treatment plans that will achieve optimal patient outcome

Principal duties and responsibilities:

Patient Service

• Procedures
• Administers medications/injections when necessary
• Assists with office-based procedures when necessary
• Examinations
• Performs pre-operative teaching and answers relevant questions
• Performs post-operative teaching and answers relevant questions
• Facilitates clinical sessions for physicians by reviewing the relevant patient history, physical examinations and reason for the visit, and records this information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Monitors patient medication lists needed for prescriptions and other supporting clinical data necessary to support clinical care
• Visit Support
• Returns patient calls that require clinical input
• Gets in touch with patients on a case-by-case basis, or as instructed by the supervising provider
• Phone Triage
• Staffs nurse triage phone line, as assigned, fielding clinical calls from patients
• Triages patients to appropriate caregivers based on level of urgency and patient needs

Administrative

• Compliance
• Maintains Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MGH compliance requirements

Operational Management

• Active participation in the development and sharing of standard processes through interdepartmental meetings
• Active participation in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence efforts

Citizenship/Professionalism

• Ethics
• Practices medicine in accordance with all regulatory requirements
• Practices at the highest ethical levels in accordance with department and hospital mission/vision
• Professional Standards
• Maintains professional demeanor and appearance
• Works well in a team environment
• Shares knowledge with all staff levels and provides assistance as needed

Professional Development

• Maintains the standards and education requirements specific to the position and licensure
• Completes the required hours of continuing education required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bi-annually
• Maintains membership in relevant professional associations
• Attends internal and external education meetings and reads appropriate professional journals in order to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence. It is encouraged to advance their medical and technical skills as appropriate to deliver optimal patient care

Qualifications

Qualifications:

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to assess medical history of patient, as well as patient concerns, and to determine any limitations/contraindications
• Ability to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Knowledge of locations of emergency equipment and procedures
• Knowledge and ability to deliver intravesical therapies
• Knowledge of universal precautions
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients
• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. Possess knowledge of and practices proper lifting mechanics
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development, and of patients of all age groups; Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver care appropriate to the age of patients service
• Knowledge of compliance with MGH, JCAHO, HIPAA, ACGME and other regulatory bodies' standards

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Preferred: 3 years of Nursing experience

Working Conditions:

• Ambulatory care setting
• High volume specialty practice
• Team-based environment
• Ability to frequently lift up to 25lbs, stoop, bend, pull, place and retrieve material/equipment

Reasons to Choose MGH

• Mass General #1 hospital in New England based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2023-2024
• Collaborate with the best providers in medicine to provide quality care to our patients
• Lucrative benefits and generous paid time off

About Mas General Hospital

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

EEO Statement

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