Ambulatory Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Specialty Clinic – St. Vincent Medical Center

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Toledo, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under low to moderate supervision and according to established nursing standards, performs professional nursing services in an office or clinic setting. Assists physician or other licensed practitioner with diagnostic and treatment procedures. Performs routine patient care and education activities. Some ancillary functions included. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned area. This is a clerical and clinical position that will perform both rooming and check-in/registration. It involves independently triaging complex patients, processing clinical information, and working collaboratively with Mercy Resources to implement a plan of care. The role also includes patient education, case management, and ensuring the clinic environment supports quality clinical practice. The nurse will also oversee the ongoing clinical performance of ancillary staff and act as a resource to other health team members. Adherence to corporate responsibility, safety standards, and the Mission and Core Values of Mercy is expected.

Requirements

Current license as a registered nurse in the state where practice setting is located.
Current CPR certification required.
Must be computer literate with experience/skill in Microsoft office and typing.
Must possess knowledge of concepts of ambulatory care nursing.
Must possess analytical abilities sufficient to assess needs and develop, implement, evaluate and revise plans of care for complex individuals and populations.
Must have good organizational and written/verbal communication skills sufficient to communicate accurate information to diverse recipients in a timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned area.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span by completing continuing education program.
Interprets information need to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific need: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric.

Nice To Haves

BSN from an accredited program of professional nursing and/or knowledge generally acquired through a BSN program preferred.
Certification in specialty (if applicable) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists physician or other licensed practitioner with diagnostic and treatment procedures.
Performs routine patient care and education activities.
Performs clerical and clinical duties including rooming patients and check-in/registration.
Independently triages complex patients face-to-face or by telephone to appropriate levels of care.
Processes clinical information to direct patients to appropriate follow-up in a timely manner.
Works collaboratively with available Mercy Resources (physician and other care providers) to implement a plan of care.
Adapts plan of care, as possible, to fit with the patient/family insurance or financial resources.
Obtains medical histories, vital signs, weight and measurements.
Prepares patient for visit, conference or procedures.
Performs EKG’s, spirometry, medication administration, IV therapy and venipunctures.
Assists in obtaining specimens, biopsies and cultures in accordance with established infection control procedures.
Initiates ordering of lab work, outside testing and hospital admissions.
Reviews diagnostic data and initiates follow up as appropriate.
Utilizes and maintains proficiency in use of electronic medical record.
Educates and counsels patients to be active partners in plans that promote health, prevent disease and seek early treatment.
Provides nursing case management for assigned patients.
Follows guidelines for care according to diagnosis/procedure.
Functions effectively and efficiently in assigned clinics.
Manages multiple tasks/demands for professional assessment, problem solving, education and counseling as well as basic nursing tasks.
Develops care guidelines for patients with special diagnoses in collaboration with healthcare team members.
Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate utilization of community resources and agencies to promote ongoing support for individual patients and the patient population served.
Is knowledgeable of and participates in performance improvement activities of the department.
Actively promotes and achieves standard thresholds of the department.
May perform other clinic duties on an as needed basis.
Routinely oversees ongoing clinical performance of ancillary staff.
Assures that the environment is supportive of quality clinical practice (safety, infection control, pharmacy control, etc.).
Acts as resource/consultant/support to other health team members.
Adheres to the standards and policies of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reporting any suspected unethical, fraudulent, or unlawful acts or practices.
Embraces Standards of Behavior in order to provide and promote excellent customer service for both internal and external customers.
Holds self and others accountable for behaviors that promote service excellence.
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with Mission and Core Values (Compassion, Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Sacredness of Life, Service) of Mercy.
Adheres to all standards and policies regarding safety/patient safety initiatives.
Provides service to all age groups.
Delegates to MOAs and/or other office and clinical staff members.
Participates and represents in community health initiatives/committees as appropriate.