Clinical RN III - CNPA Upper Marlboro​/Waldorf

Position: Clinical RN III - CNPA Upper Marlboro/Waldorf (24 hrs/wk)

Job Title

Clinical RN III - CNPA Upper Marlboro/Waldorf (24 hrs/wk) (2500037A)

Description

The Clinical RN III (CP&A) will be responsible for planning, assessing, and implementing nursing care based on sound nursing judgments tailored to patient needs. Provide professional nursing care for physician's office patients following established standards and practices. Work collaboratively with physicians and staff in the delivery of patient care. Continue to expand the clinical base of nursing knowledge and skills. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well‑being of the community at large.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

BSN graduate from an approved school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

5 years clinical experience preferably 3 years of which was performed in a medical office setting (Required)

Functional Accountabilities Professional Practice

• Participate in Shared Leadership.
• Contribute to Children’s National’s MAGNET Journey.
• Ensure that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.
• Accountable to participate in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).
• Participate in community activities.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.

Patient Assessment

• Identify patient/family concern or problem, based on data collection and assessment; determine acuity level (i.e., routine, urgent or emergent problem).
• As appropriate, recommend care for the patient over the phone or in person; document the condition and have it reviewed by a physician; arrange for appropriate medical attention as needed.

Patient Services

• Perform independent clinical assistance with the patient/family, including explaining procedures to the patient/family.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician’s orders (i.e., EKGs, lab work such as throat cultures, urethral catheterization, etc.).
• Do radiological films, as requested by provider, and ensure that certification requirements are maintained.
• Perform venipuncture and complete lab paperwork for reference lab; complete any other documentation.
• Observe, record, and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician.
• Ensure all abnormal results are seen by physicians and notify patient/family of abnormal results, as authorized by physician; monitor abnormal results to ensure that patients are appropriately followed.

Quality Control

• Ensure adequate control of patient charts, including performing quality control and quality assurance activities as mandated by the managed care insurance companies.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, OSHA and other regulatory bodies.

Recording and Reporting

• Compile and condense technical and statistical data for reports and records.

Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.

Performance Improvement/Problem‑solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently.
• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation.
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely…