Registered Nurse (RN)-Ambulatory Care, Pediatric Child Abuse, FT

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and coordinates nursing care in a non-acute ambulatory, medical office, or urgent care setting 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 individualized, evidence-based patient care that addresses physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs. It is a non-management position 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, with the required RN license.
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.
No experience required.
For Ambulatory RNs in Mobile Ambulatory Care: valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle record, and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, protocols, and the applicable regulatory scope of practice.
Assess patients and use current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
Promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems using ambulatory care nursing skills and competencies.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocols.
Coordinate and document patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Delegate tasks and duties to healthcare team members according to patient needs and each team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
Follow infection-control and safety protocols.
Communicate relevant information about patient conditions and concerns to other healthcare team members.
Educate patients and families about recommended post-visit self-care and integrate education into care to support informed health-related decisions.
Provide a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Model professional practice and participate in educating and mentoring care-team members.
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, and caring environment.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
May serve as a preceptor or unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
Adhere to organizational compliance requirements, policies, and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.