Registered Nurse Salaried | Community Medicine-Care Coord | Days | Full Time | HYBRID

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Hybrid

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 care, care coordination and patient education to a group of patients in a medical home model. The nurse assists providers in delivering quality healthcare, adapts assignments to the age and developmental level of patients, and provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment. The role includes supporting clinical visits and procedures, administering ordered medications and treatments, planning age-appropriate care, assessing patient needs, providing education, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and coordinating referrals, appointments and follow-up. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting.
High school diploma or GED.
Associate degree.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire.
Florida Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist clinicians with patient care, including measuring vital signs, obtaining histories, initiating EMR 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 screens, and other procedures as indicated.
Administer vaccines, medications and treatments as ordered by a provider and within scope of practice; in participating pediatric clinics, maintain vaccine stock and comply with the Vaccines For Children/Florida SHOTS program.
Plan and implement age-appropriate care based on assessment, diagnosis, standards of care, treatment plans and progress toward desired outcomes; assess 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.
Anticipate and 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 urgent appointment scheduling 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.
Perform additional duties as assigned.