Registered Nurse Salaried-OBGYN Northside-Full-Time-Days

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Administrator or Director, Manager, and Medical Director, the Registered Nurse uses the Nursing Process to provide and coordinate care and patient education for a group of patients in a medical home model. The nurse assists providers in delivering quality healthcare, performs assignments appropriate to the ages and developmental levels of patients served, and provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting.
Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Registered Nurse license in Florida, required at time of hire.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association, required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Assist clinicians in delivering patient care by measuring vital signs, obtaining patient history, initiating electronic medical record progress notes, and updating allergy, medication, and problem lists.
Perform or assist with dressing changes, pulse oximetry, respiratory treatments, point-of-care testing, vision and hearing screenings, and other indicated procedures.
Administer provider-ordered vaccines, medications, and treatments within scope of practice. In participating pediatric clinics, maintain vaccine stock and comply with Vaccines For Children and Florida SHOTS program requirements.
Plan and implement age-appropriate care based on assessment, diagnosis, standards of care, the medical treatment plan, and progress toward desired outcomes.
Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs.
Identify patient and family education needs related to growth, development, safety, nutrition, and wellness; coordinate or provide education and evaluate its effectiveness.
Document findings, plans, and interventions accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record; evaluate care effectiveness and document changes to the plan.
Maintain nursing knowledge and skills and contribute to the professional development of self, peers, colleagues, and others.
Perform preliminary specimen collection and CLIA-waived laboratory testing as indicated, such as urinalysis, rapid strep, hemoglobin, and lead testing.
Provide phone triage and coordinate scheduling of urgent appointments as indicated.
Assist providers with prescription refills, hospital discharge planning, and care coordination as indicated.
Facilitate scheduling and follow-up for patients referred for consultations and procedures.