Ambulatory Clinic Nurse (RN)-Urology
About The Position
The ambulatory clinic professional registered nurse is accountable for delivering nursing care through the nursing process. The RN applies clinical knowledge and independent nursing judgment to provide care and to oversee care delegated to other health care providers, with the goal of achieving quality patient outcomes. The role requires assessing and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs. The RN provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, assesses patients, responds to clinical situations, educates patients and families, and completes related documentation and forms. Duties may vary by department or unit, and other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- At least 6 months of RN experience.
- Current active multistate RN license in good standing in the state where the applicant lives, or an active single-state RN license in good standing in the state of employment with proof of application for a multistate RN license in the state where the applicant lives.
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) certification from the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 14 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing.
- For an Ambulatory Clinic RN PRN, 2 or more years of RN experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting using the nursing process and within the role and scope of practice.
- Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
- Evaluate unstable or complex patient care situations and facilitate appropriate intervention.
- Implement appropriate clinical decisions and use expert peers and/or management as applicable.
- Use independent nursing judgment and accept accountability for care provided by self and care delegated to health care providers.
- Apply standards and resources effectively and evaluate patient responses to care.
- Identify patient teaching and learning needs; provide health care education to patients and families.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient and family teaching and document it in patient charts.
- Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
- Complete necessary forms, including FMLA, DME, and Home Health orders, and obtain physician signatures as appropriate.
- Perform the professional, clinical, and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
