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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Clinton, MD
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified
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Description

General Summary of Position
Coordinates and oversees general nursing care to ambulatory patients under the supervision of a Physician, Administrator or Registered Nurse. Ensures that the Physicians and Nurse Practitioners are assigned appropriate LPN and MA support to safely and efficiently provide patient care.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Provides direct supervision for the clinical staff with regard to performance of their essential job functions to ensure efficient, safe and timely patient flow throughout the clinic.
  • Manages and prepares the weekly staffing schedule for the ambulatory practice at MGUH and satellite locations.   Collaborating with the Administrator ensures that each health care provider has the appropriate level of clinical assistance to safely and efficiently provide patient care.
  • Collaborates with the physician/PA in evaluating the effectiveness of the nursing care delivered and participates in patient/family training and education.
  • Contributes to the implementation of clinic objectives and quality assurance programs.  Participates in projects including but not limited to specimen tracking and audits.
  • Functions as a Super User for the Electronic Health record and assists with training and orientation for new staff and physicians.  Attends training sessions and communicates back to staff and physicians.
  • Orders supplies for the ambulatory practice ensuring that supply levels are adequate to safely and efficiently provide care. Maintains organization and cleanliness of medication room. Performs quality control checks and tests as directed.
  • Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Enhances patient satisfaction by providing concerned, personal, prompt and courteous customer service that supports the patients' right to dignity and privacy.
  • Assists in Prescription Refill area, Patient portal messages and monitoring patient/provider communication, including contacting patients for information and routing questions to appropriate associate, as needed.
  • Performs general nursing care to patients, including blood pressure checks, urine checks, weights, lab requisitions, finger sticks and administration of prescribed medications, according to GUH policies and procedures.
  • Performs quality control checks and tests as directed after completing appropriate competencies.
  • Prepares examination rooms and oversees the restocking of treatment area supplies and equipment.
  • Adapts to and excels in the use of all electronic programs utilized in the division/department to include, but not limited to, Centricity. Documents all vitals signs, treatments, and medication/immunization administration promptly.
  • Enhances patient satisfaction by providing concerned, personal, prompt and courteous customer service that supports the patients' right to dignity and privacy.
  • Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
  • Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.


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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing. required and
    • Bachelor's degree BA/BS preferred
    • One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

    Experience

    • 3-4 years Work experience in a health care setting.  required and
    • Previous supervisor experience preferred
    • One year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

    Licenses and Certifications

    • LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse required and
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required and
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Knowledge of principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
    • Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
    • Knowledge of medications and their effect on patients.
    • Ability to calculate dosages as needed.
    • Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medication, as directed.
    • Ability to take vital signs and maintain records.
    • Computer skills and aptitude and prefer previous experience with EHR systems.
    • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
    • Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient, medical staff, and the public.
    • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.


    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:

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
    • 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.

    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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