- Teaching and counseling patients and families regarding treatments, side effects, medications, diagnostic tests, issues surrounding life changes, and necessary adaptations regarding diagnosis and treatment.
- Conducts initial nursing assessment on all patients, and documents and implements plan of care.
- Provides appropriate printed information available to patients and families.
- Makes appropriate referrals to outside agencies or professionals, such as visiting nurses, hospices, support groups, etc.
- Provides physical care to the patient, which may include vital signs, pain assessments, dressing changes, wound care, suctioning, monitoring IVs, administering medications, and drawing blood. Assists providers with exams (ie breast, pelvic, GI, prostate).
- Identifies patient problems and manages patient symptoms related to illness and/or treatment.
- Conducts telephone triage from patients. Determines if intervention is necessary, communicates with the appropriate provider, and documents accordingly. Calls in prescriptions, as needed.
- Obtains and monitors lab data and test results for current and follow-up patients. Documents results, and discuss with provider and patient.
- Schedules necessary diagnostic testing, and educates patient as to preparation and expectation of study.
- Secures necessary reports and documents to maintain quality assurance, and attends weekly chart rounds.
- Cleans and maintains medical equipment in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Checks emergency equipment daily to assure proper functioning.
- Orders and stocks medical supplies as needed.
- Develops patient teaching materials, regarding the management of side effects of treatment, etc.
- Maintains files for research protocols as deemed necessary by the primary team.
- Communicates with inpatient teams and radiation therapy teams to ensure safe handoff of care of inpatients.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered all-inclusive. \r
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
- Bachelor's degree BSN required
- Master's degree preferred
- 1-2 years experience in nursing preferred
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current DC (District of Columbia) License of a Registered Nurse required
- 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. \r
- 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. \r
- Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more. \r
- 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. \r
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nurse specialist, wound care clinic - Washington, DC , USA, United States - Medstar
Description
General Summary of PositionProvides primary nursing care to patients being evaluated for and/or treated. The nurse teaches and counsels patient and families, performs symptom identification and management, coordinates, schedules and monitors results of diagnostic studies, makes appropriate patient referrals, and triages patient phone calls. Responsibilities also include maintaining and cleaning emergency medical equipment, and providing a clinical resource, inclusive of teaching materials, for facility staff and patients.
Schedule:
The clinic is open Monday through Friday, we have a rotating schedule for the clinical nurses to work four days a week, 10-hour shifts.
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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:
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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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