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Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, a s well as stand -alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid E mergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton . We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore . Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
Disability and Life Insurance options
On Site Child Care
Educational Reimbursement
Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: 101 WELLNESS WAY – Nemours Building

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

SALARY RANGE: 25.71 – 38.56HOURLY

General Summary:

Provides professional nursing care to patients within Physician’s Practice. Professional nursing practices, requiring specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill are performed in accordance with practice policy, procedure, and philosophy.

Manages the overall quality and scope of care of patients in the urology program in conjunction with the urology care team. Navigate and collaborate with other members of the patient care team to direct and evaluate delivery of urologic patient care across all delivery sites. Collaborate with urology providers, oncologists, primary care providers, and other subspecialties on the provision of comprehensive care plans.

Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate the ability to provide the following patient care services: a. Perform triage services for patients b. Prepare injections as required and according to treatment plans designed by the physician c. Review medication refills with patient via telephone. Ensure that the patient is periodically assessed in the office by the physician to determine therapeutic effect and patient compliance. Adjust patient medications as needed d. Assist with minor medical/surgical procedures in the practice setting e. Demonstrate the ability to recognize abnormal lab results. Required to review lab reports with patients in the absence of the provider. f. Coordinate further testing and evaluation with the physician g. Identify the need for patient education. Advise patients on their treatment plan h. Maintain treatment records/files for each patient. Complete patient encounter form at the conclusion of each service performed j. Return patient phone calls regarding testing and/or treatment plan k. Maintain patient confidentiality; comply with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established for the practice
2. Demonstrate ability to manage the patient treatment area as follows: a. Ensure compliance with Joint Commission regulations and other safety requirements; this includes disposal of used sharps and contaminated materials, as well as safe storage of medications b. Re-order supplies as required and within budgetary limitations c. Submit requests for capital equipment during the annual budget development process d. Maintain workstation cleanliness e. Maintain instruments and equipment; ensure all are sterilized, arranged, and ready for use
3. Demonstrate the ability to reflect knowledge of current professional practice standards, laws, and regulations: a. Evaluate his/her own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards, relevant statutes, and regulations b. Engage in an annual self-assessment, identifying areas of strength and areas requiring professional development c. Seek and reflect on constructive feedback from other members of the healthcare team d. Takes action to achieve performance goals
4. Demonstrate the ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge and competency in nursing care: a. Participate in ongoing educational activities to acquire and validate knowledge i.e. CPR, CLIA training programs b. Seek experiences that reflect current clinical competencies and new clinical information c. Maintain professional affiliations d. Attend regularly scheduled staff meeting as required by the practice e. Perform all other tasks and projects assigned by the Practice Manager or Physician f. May be required to act as backup for other members of the practice staff.
5. Demonstrate the ability to interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and other healthcare providers: a. Share knowledge, skills, and experience with colleagues and others b. Contribute to a learning environment that is conducive to healthcare education c. Contribute to a team environment by working with others in a way that promotes and encourages each person\’s contribution
6. Navigates the patient through their urologic treatment providing support and resources to improve patient outcomes.
7. Meets with every newly diagnosed cancer patient to collaborate on treatment process. Provides follow up education, as appropriate, to the patient and family regarding the disease process, diagnostic procedure, tests, labs, and goals of the treatment regimens with appropriate oversight by the NP as needed.
8. Initiates treatment summary process using established practice for patients and primary care providers. Encourages multidisciplinary care by referring appropriate patients to home care, rehab, hospice, palliative care, etc.
9. Advocates for best practice, guidelines-driven patient care by assuming a leadership role in one site-specific Multidisciplinary conference. Assures care is coordinated and timely by following up with patient to initiate plan of care as directed by the urology provider.
10. Systematically evaluates effectiveness of the navigation. Accurately utilizing all financial services and assistance available to the patient.
11. Collects relevant patient healthcare data, analyzes data in determining patient needs, identifies individualized, expected outcomes for the patient.
12. Develops plans of care that prescribe specific interventions to attain expected outcomes. Implements interventions identified in the Plan of Care with oversight by the NP and as needed.
13. Evaluates patients’ progress toward attaining expected outcomes, systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Collaborates with the patient family and other healthcare providers to provide patient care.
14. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education: Certificate Program Licensed Practical Nurse; Or equivalent credit hours in an RN program.

Credential(s): Licensed Practical Nurse; Basic Life Support; OPN-CG within 36 months of hire, if not already obtained

Experience: Required: 2 years nursing, care management / patient navigation, or related physician practice experience.

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:

Education:
Credential(s):
Experience: Preferred: Previous urology or oncology care coordination experience.

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