Staff Nurse (PACU)

Description

Are you interested in making a difference in patient care? Learn about our unique culture of respect, growth, innovation, the best patient care, and how we give back to the community.

At United Urology Group, our employees are at the heart of our mission and have incredible opportunities to impact our patients’ lives with their urologic care.

• We foster a culture that thrives on compassion, teamwork, integrity, and diversity, all of which start with our staff!
• We deliver a cohesive approach to urologic care that provides patients with access to experienced specialists, a superb team of healthcare professionals, and the most advanced technology for patient treatments and therapies.
• We offer competitive salaries and a great work/life balance: enjoy your weekends!
• UUG offers outstanding benefits, including tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, corporate discounts, and much more!

United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Registered Staff Nurse plays a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to our patients, physicians, and office staff. We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented nurse who can support patients, physicians, and office staff while contributing to the effective functioning of our medical practice.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collaborating with healthcare providers to coordinate patient care, referrals, and follow-up appointments. Serve as liaison between patients, physicians, and office staff.
• Triages patients, including taking medical histories, recording vital signs, and documenting patient complaints and concerns as needed under the direction of physicians.
• Administer medications and injections as physicians prescribe, ensuring accurate dosage and patient understanding of medication regimens, processing medication requests in a timely manner.
• Assist physicians and nurse practitioners during medical procedures and examinations, including but not limited to catheter placements, injections, post-operative care, etc.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records through daily chart reviews that include medical histories, treatment plans, lab orders, and progress notes, adhering to all confidentiality and privacy regulations.
• Provide patients with information regarding their medical conditions, treatment plans, self-care instructions; and ensure that phone messages are responded to in a timely manner.
• Maintains all medical equipment, verifying that routine and periodic maintenance procedures are performed and logged for all corporate locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BSN or AA in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.
• BLS/CPR required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.
• CPR and ACLS certification required and will be verified prior to and throughout employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a general operating room.
• Previous Urology experience preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Clinical assessment proficiency.

Direct Reports:

• N/A

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective member of a healthcare team.
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current knowledge of acceptable and appropriate clinical practice, infection prevention practices, quality assurance, and patient care.
• Proven organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Proficient computer software and database skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Very comfortable asking probing questions to patients.
• Must demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient attitude.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Multitasking and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.

Travel:

• 25% travel required to other sites as necessary within a geographic region.

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Regularly required to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Involves standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, and twisting.
• Requires full range of body motion, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• May be required to help to transfer the patient.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.