We have a new need for a Registered Nurse - Urology Clinic at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, AlaskaJob Specific Details and Tasks:• Provide direct nursing care to patients receiving evaluation and treatment within the Urology Clinic.
• Perform patient intake activities including obtaining vital signs, reviewing medical histories, verifying medications, and preparing patients for provider evaluation.
• Assist urology providers during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including cystoscopy, catheter placement, prostate biopsy preparation, bladder instillation treatments, and other urologic interventions performed in the clinic setting.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and identify potential complications or adverse reactions.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions in accordance with provider orders and nursing scope of practice.
• Provide patient education regarding urologic conditions, catheter care, medication instructions, post-procedure care, and treatment plans.Maintain sterile technique, adhere to infection prevention, and control practices during procedures.
• Coordinate patient care activities including referrals, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, and follow-up appointments.
• Document all patient care activities accurately and timely within the electronic health record system utilized by the facility (e.g., MHS GENESIS).
• Participate in clinic quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and infection control activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, DHA, and DoD privacy requirements.
• Screen and triage telephone messages and forward to providers as appropriate.
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:30am and 4:30pm, with a one-hour uncompensated lunch
No Weekends or Holidays
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Experience: Minimum one 1-year of post-grad RN clinical Outpatient Clinic experience (specialty clinic or urology experience is preferred) within the last 3-years
- Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from any state.
- Life Support Certification: Maintain current AHA or ARC BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications. May obtain same during the first two months of employment.
- Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
BenefitsExcellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
- Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
- Matching 401K
Pay Scale: $45.00 - $59.00 per hour, to be determined based on qualifications and experience
Sign-on Bonus: $2,000.00 payable with first paycheck.
