Position Summary Administers patient care in an area where patients come for treatment and typically return home the same day or care takes place in a post-acute transitional care setting. Essential Functions • Utilizesthe unique knowledge, skills, and competenciesrequired in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems and/or support end-of-life care. • Assesses patients' needs and applies current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient. • Demonstratesthe knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patientsserved on assigned unit. • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, assesses the data reflective of the patient'sstatus and interpretsthe necessary information needed to identify each patient'srequirementsrelative to age-specific needs. • Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. Thisincludes but is notlimited to patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patientsafety. • Demonstrates competency in nursing skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit-specific requisite skills. • Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Evidence-Based Practice Standards of Care. • Practices effective problem identification and resolution. • Delegatestasks and dutiesto healthcare team membersin accordance with the patient's needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications. • Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or unit concernsto other health care team members. • Maintains a safe and caring environment for both patients and family
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees