AMBULATORY CARE REGISTERED NURSE FLOAT

Greater Baden Medical Services, Inc. • Capitol Heights, MD

92d

About The Position

The Center Nurse Float functions as a clinical resource to ensure that medical services are delivered in a safe and efficient manner, addressing patient needs as expeditiously as possible. The Center Nurse Float utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care of patients. This position is required to float to other Greater Baden Center locations and is an integral part of the health care team that collaborates with other health team members and the center manager to facilitate patient care.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nursing License in the State of Maryland or compact state required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Insurability (malpractice).
• Orient at least one day with each provider to understand scope of practice.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degrees or certifications in Family Medicine or related fields are a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a clinical team leader and resource and provides input of day-to-day clinical activities working closely with the center manager.
• Provides recommendation to center manager for administrative and corrective actions of Clinical Medical Assistants.
• Provides clinical training to medical assistants, and supervises competency evaluations.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients, including performing assessments, nursing procedures (including injections), and assistance with procedures.
• Provides in-person and telephone triage for patients seeking medical advice.
• Provides health teaching and counseling to patients and families.
• Assesses patient requests for same day services and works with Providers and Center Manager to ensure that patient needs are addressed appropriately.
• Expedites patient flow through the implementation of standing orders or policies for medication refills, referrals, and immunizations.
• Participates in the immunizations process, including inventory and record keeping.
• Oversees laboratory services, including review of quality control, oversight of inventory and record keeping.
• Participates in the maintenance of medication and medical supply inventory, including monthly expiration process.
• Assists with providing ongoing clinical education, including competency testing and training consistent with GBMS needs, goals, and objectives.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the EMR and serves as a clinical resource.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees