Registered Nurse (RN)-Ambulatory Specialist, Vascular Surgery Medical Office, FT

Prisma Health • Columbia, SC

275d

About The Position

Provides direct patient care, education and support to patients in the fellowship trained specialty clinic setting. Functions as a clinical and community resource, educator, and consultant. Able to coordinate and provide care for patients based on detailed treatment protocols initiated by physicians without need of direct physician supervision.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN). BSN preferred.
• One (1) year of clinical nursing experience within specialty or related applicable specialty.
• In lieu of an associate's degree in nursing, will accept an RN diploma or certificate with a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or a license to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
• In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, may accept one (1) year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience.
• Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.

Nice To Haves

• IV insertion and maintenance skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, and protocols and in accordance with regulatory scope of practice and Board of Nursing in the state in which work is performed.
• Provides advanced patient care based upon individualized plan of care including patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Maintains an advanced knowledge base of disease entities, medications, and treatments specific to the medicine specialty practice that performs specialized procedures using advanced tools and monitoring.
• Performs or assists with procedures specific to the specialty (e.g., chemotherapy, IUI, nitrous oxide administration, insulin therapy, etc.).
• Conducts in-depth assessments and monitoring specific to the specialty, which may involve specialized diagnostic tests and managing complex treatments.
• Focuses on targeted, complex, advanced care and performs specialized procedures or treatments and administers prescribed medications.
• Utilizes the unique knowledge, skills, and competencies required in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems.
• Assesses patients' needs and applies advanced ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient's needs and the team member's capabilities and qualifications.
• Adheres to infection control and safety protocols.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or concerns to other health care team members.
• Educates patients and families to appropriately perform any recommended post-visit self-care tasks.
• Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care so they may make informed health related decisions.
• Provides a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Serves as a role model and participates in educating and mentoring other members of the care team.
• Attends department and organization meetings.
• Completes annual and as needed compliance training.
• Practices safe, efficient use of supplies and resources.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and caring environment for patients, family and other staff.
• Assumes responsibility for one's own professional development and continuing education.
• May serve as a preceptor, unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
• Adheres to all compliance, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible position.
• Monday-Friday schedule, no weekends, holidays, or on-call.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree