Registered Nurse (RN)- Ambulatory Specialist, Infectious Disease, FT, Day

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Manages the daily clinical operations of assigned clinics and provides direct and indirect patient care while overseeing patient flow. Coordinates clinical support for patients, families, physicians, and staff. Participates in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating departmental growth and enhancements. Provides leadership, resources, and advanced knowledge and skills to the assigned department. Organizes clinical staff activities to support effective, efficient delivery of quality health care. Provides advanced ambulatory nursing care in the Infectious Disease specialty, including assessments, monitoring, individualized care planning, specialized procedures and treatments, medication administration, patient education, and coordination and documentation of care. Delegates tasks appropriately, follows infection control and safety protocols, communicates patient concerns to the care team, and supports a compassionate, therapeutic care environment. May mentor or precept team members and participate in shared governance.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), or an RN diploma or certificate in lieu of the degree as specified in the posting.
One year of clinical nursing experience within the specialty or a related applicable specialty; one year of LPN experience may be accepted in lieu of one year of RN 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

Manage daily clinical operations of assigned clinics and oversee clinical patient flow.
Provide direct and indirect patient care and coordinate clinical support for patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Participate in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating departmental growth and enhancements.
Organize assigned clinical staff activities to ensure effective and efficient delivery of quality health care.
Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, regulatory scope of practice, and applicable Board of Nursing requirements.
Deliver advanced, individualized patient care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Conduct specialty-specific assessments and monitoring, including specialized diagnostic tests and complex treatments.
Perform or assist with procedures specific to the specialty, and administer prescribed medications and treatments.
Develop individualized plans of care using ambulatory nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Coordinate and document patient care, including assessments, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Delegate tasks and duties in accordance with patient needs and team members’ capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection control and safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe, caring environment.
Communicate relevant patient conditions and concerns to other healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families about recommended post-visit self-care and support informed health decisions.
Serve as a role model and help educate and mentor other 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.
Maintain professional development and continuing education, adhere to organizational policies and procedures, and perform other duties as assigned.