Ambulatory Care Nurse - RN $5000 Signing Bonus

Westside Family Healthcare Inc•Bear, DE

78d•Onsite

About The Position

Westside Family Healthcare is seeking an on-site Registered Nurse to serve as an integral member of a patient care team. The Ambulatory Care Nurse supports assigned care teams by managing high- and rising-risk patients, coordinating services across the continuum of care, and serving as the in-office nurse. The nurse facilitates implementation of prescribed medical treatment plans through patient-centered education about disease processes and wellness, and by helping patients develop self-management skills. Using the nursing process and established protocols, the nurse coordinates care in a team-based, patient-centered manner and partners with patients and families, the medical home team, community resources, medical professionals, pharmacies, and Westside Family Healthcare. The nurse provides safe, therapeutic, efficient, quality care in all patient interactions. Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization providing primary medical care. Founded in 1988, it reports 240 team members, five health centers, one mobile health unit, and more than 27,000 patients across Delaware. Its mission is to improve community health by providing equal access to quality healthcare.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with an associate degree in Nursing.
Active, unrestricted RN license in Delaware or a compact state, with no disciplinary action.
Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of patients identified as at risk for health deterioration, sentinel events, or poor outcomes using the nursing process and established protocols and workflows.
Evaluate care coordination efforts and intervention effectiveness, supporting continuous improvement.
Partner with patients and families, primary care providers, and other team members to implement interdisciplinary plans of care.
Participate in daily huddles with the Clinical Operations team and other scheduled team meetings and trainings.
Review patient medical records proactively and continuously to identify care needs requiring intervention or follow-up during patient interactions.
Work with patients and families to address medical and psychosocial needs, promote health and well-being, and identify barriers to following the prescribed plan of care.
Educate patients and families about existing or newly diagnosed medical conditions to support appropriate self-management.
Incorporate lifestyle improvement opportunities and preventative care into patient interactions, empowering patients to pursue individual health goals.
Assess and document progress toward goals in accordance with the provider’s plan of care, using clinical judgment, established protocols, patient self-monitoring tools, and clinical data trends such as HbA1c, LDL, and blood pressure.
Promote timely access to appropriate care and increase use of preventative care and healthy behaviors to improve the health of the population at risk.
Provide ambulatory care support as a member of the care team, including walk-in and/or telephone triage using established protocols.
Advocate proactively for patient care needs to support quality and adherence to the provider’s plan of care, with attention to each patient’s needs.
Participate in quality improvement activities and initiatives.
Maintain compliance with professional and organizational requirements for the position.

Benefits

Medical insurance with two plans to choose from.
Dental insurance through Guardian Dental.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance paid by Westside, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
Short-term disability paid by Westside.
Long-term disability paid by the employee.
401(k) retirement plan with a match.
Supplemental insurances.
Generous paid time off package.
Flexibility intended to support work/life balance.
$5,000 sign-on bonus.
Loan repayment program available.