Job Abstract

The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) was incorporated in July 2000 as a not-for-profit, physician-led practice group. The organization functioned as an independent organization in support of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Sciences as a multi-specialty physician practice group. The GW MFA has grown to become the largest independent academic physician practice in the Washington, DC metro region with more than 500 physicians and nearly 200 APP providers. In 2018, the MFA bylaws were revised to allow The George Washington University to serve as the sole corporate member while the MFA retained independent 501c3 status. The purpose of the change was to ensure alignment between the MFA and The George Washington University.

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

Position Summary

The Urology Procedural RN is primarily responsible for assisting providers when performing in-clinic Urology procedures, maintaining patient safety, providing patient education, and adhering to standards of care for clinical procedures. In addition, they are the educational resource to the MA staff regarding urological in-clinic procedures. They assist in clinical duties as needed which include training, quality assurance, infection control, and patient care in collaboration with the Clinical RN Manager. This position would also provide clinical coverage as the procedural schedule allows in coordination with the Clinical RN Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Acts as lead clinical resource to support clinical operations for all Urologic procedures. Provides patient education, maintains patient safety, adheres to OSHA and Infection Control policies, and monitors patient response to treatment during Urology procedures. Provides education to Medical Assistants, LPNs, and RNs on current and new urology procedures and equipment maintenance.

• Daily primary duty is to cover the Urology Procedure schedule, maintain patient flow, and adjust to accommodate clinic add-on patients as needed.
• Monitors patient appointments, patient flow, and clinical scheduling in addition to awareness of the main clinic schedule and patient volume. Communicate any delays or changes with the Clinical Manager.
• Evaluate and assess patient needs to provide supportive care before, during, and after procedures. Provides patient education for all Urology procedures
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records for documentation of delivery of patient care and procedure in the EHR.
• Demonstrates understanding of Urologic Procedures performed in the clinic:

• • Cystoscopies
  • Bladder/Prostate biopsies
  • Chemotherapy bladder instillations
  • Voiding Cysto-Urethrograms
  • Retrograde Urethrograms
  • Urodynamics
  • Nephrostograms
• Oversees supplies and equipment for appropriate stock levels of supplies and equipment, storage, and expiration dates. Maintains equipment logs for appropriate function and coordinates vendor repairs/replacement as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining sterility and cleanliness of equipment and procedure rooms and adherence to sterile/aseptic technique utilized for each procedure.
• Educates staff on proper technique, monitoring, and quality requirements to perform appropriate levels of cleaning and disinfecting of equipment including maintaining OSHA guidelines and appropriate use of PPE (personal protective equipment)
• Escalates situations beyond capability and patient emergencies to the manager and immediately implements emergency measures such as calling 911.
• Coaches and teaches staff to use correct medical techniques per best practice and documents deviations/inappropriate techniques and patient care delivery. Collaborates with the Clinic Manager to document inappropriate staff behavior/inadequate skills within the disciplinary process.
• Responsible for overseeing and tracking all clinically related patient complaints, serving as both an MFA representative and patient advocate to ensure each complaint or concern is addressed and resolved promptly. Escalates to Clinic Manager if needed.
  Analyzes systems and procedures, recommending changes that enhance the quality of patient care and increase operational efficiency.
• Anticipates problems and obstacles in clinical settings and applies appropriate problem-solving skills to prevent or reduce delays in patient care to reduce and improve overall wait times in the clinic.
• Available to provide clinical coverage as needed. This includes lunch and absence coverage. Works with the Clinical Manager to coordinate coverage.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with staff, patients, providers, and Managers/Supervisors, uses a positive team approach in communication.
• Acts as a role model for professional behavior and customer service excellence.
• Understands the value of teamwork and the importance of team development.
• Acts as a resource to all clinical and administrative staff regarding patient care issues.
• Works collaboratively with staff and others across service lines.
• Evaluate staff effectiveness in providing patient care in a manner that adheres to MFA policies, Infection Control Guidelines, HIPPA, and OSHA guidelines
• Ensures and promotes compliance with all departmental and MFA policies including but not limited to the following:
  • Standards regarding training, professional development, communication, and management of workload.
  • CLIA requirements.
  • HIPAA requirements.
  • OSHA/safety and emergency policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• An Associate's degree or higher in Nursing, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licensure

• A current and valid D.C. license as a Registered Nurse or evidence of application for licensure in D.C.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, walk, reach, bend, or twist for long periods in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.