Registered Nurse (RN)- Ambulatory Specialist, Center for Family Medicine- Oconee, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Seneca, SC

About The Position

Provides and coordinates advanced nursing care in a non-acute specialty ambulatory, medical office, clinic, or urgent care setting. Care is delivered in accordance with the State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act, professional standards of care, state regulations, accreditation standards, and Prisma Health’s philosophy, policies, and procedures. The role provides targeted, complex, advanced care and specialty procedures or treatments, and administers prescribed medications. The nurse assesses patients’ specialty-specific needs, develops individualized plans of care, coordinates and documents care, and educates patients and families. The position also supports a compassionate, safe care environment, communicates patient information to the care team, and may mentor colleagues or serve as a preceptor or unit champion. This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate accepted in lieu of the degree under the stated license requirements.
One year of clinical nursing experience within the specialty or a related applicable specialty; one year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience may be accepted in lieu of one year of registered nurse experience.
Current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State, or a license to practice as an RN in the state where the team member works.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Certification in the specialty area.
IV insertion and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, regulatory scope of practice, and applicable Board of Nursing requirements.
Provide advanced patient care based on individualized plans that address physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Maintain specialty-specific knowledge of diseases, medications, and treatments, and perform specialized procedures using advanced tools and monitoring.
Perform or assist with procedures specific to the specialty.
Conduct in-depth specialty-specific assessments and monitoring, including specialized diagnostic tests and management of complex treatments.
Administer prescribed medications and provide specialized procedures or treatments.
Apply ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems.
Coordinate and document patient care, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols and communicate relevant patient conditions or concerns to healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families about recommended post-visit self-care and integrate education into care so they can make informed health decisions.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Serve as a role model and participate in educating and mentoring care-team members; may serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Attend department and organization meetings and complete annual and as-needed compliance training.
Use supplies and resources safely and efficiently, and maintain a clean, safe, caring environment.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Adhere to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.