Registered Nurse

Description

Aspekt Solutions strives to provide the highest quality professional services with core competency in medical and industrial radiation applications.  Aspekt (formerly AMP Global and RMA) has provided trusted radiation oncology, radiology, and radiation safety solutions for more than 20 years.

Our business is growing, and we are seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join our team supporting Chesapeake Potomac Regional Cancer Center in Waldorf, MD, to provide patient care and educational counseling for patients and their families undergoing radiation therapy treatments.    

Aspekt Solutions offers a generous benefits package plus you will enjoy a standard Monday – Friday schedule, day shift only, no on call schedule, off all major holidays (some exceptions could apply). 

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Clinical Nursing and Patient Care 

· Check patients’ charts/e-charts to verify that all documents are current, and all information needed for consultation and follow-up is complete and available prior to their scheduled appointments. 

· Identify the care needs of patients  

· Conduct nursing assessments and enter information into the electronic record.

· Use electronic prescription-ordering and tracking for all patients as directed; reconcile medications and allergies  

· Assist physician as needed during physical examinations and procedures. 

· Monitor patients under active treatment ?and perform interventions as needed

· Track and monitor compliance with requests for outside testing and referrals

· Triage telephone calls and questions from patients, intervening or referring to physicians as appropriate. 

· Provide and document patient education. 

· Identify patients who require referrals to outside services and discuss with attending physician. 

· Assist in maintaining efficient operation of the Center using “team” concept. 

· Sterilize and clean instruments; monitor and order supplies. 

· Remain current with and adhere to scope of practice defined by credentialing and professional licensing organizations. 

· Complete annual or periodic training (e.g., mandated educational or compliance-oriented courses on safety and security topics such as harassment, HIPAA, OSHA, radiation safety, etc.). 

· Establish IV access and administer IV medication. 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel Requirements: 

· Nurse will work in a Radiation Oncology office where safety protocols are in place. Environmental exposures may include (but are not limited to) blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, communicable diseases, patient care/handling injuries, and radiation exposure. The nurse may be required to work at our Charlotte Hall location based on staffing needs.

Education and Experience: 

· State of Maryland Board of Nursing (RN) license required. 

· 3 years of experience strongly preferred but not required. Willing to train if hired. 

· EHR experience preferred. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to be compassionate and empathetic with patients and others. 

· Strong computer skills. 

· Strong detail orientation and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize. 

· Advanced critical thinking and problem solving abilities, with a high level of dedication, patience, and the ability to work calmly and with focus under pressure. 

Key Competencies: 

· Honesty, fairness, consistency, and the ability to act reasonably, even when under duress. 

· A positive and optimistic outlook. 

· Effective decision-making and conflict/crisis management skills. 

· Strong organizational skills balanced with creativity and flexibility. 

· A commitment to modeling by example in order to set professional standards, including the expectation that serving patients and clients is the daily priority. 

Nurse may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned