Registered Nurse, Ambulatory, Full Time - 9am-5pm, Internal Medicine, Union

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

4h•$42 - $74

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides ambulatory nursing care in an internal medicine practice. The role uses the nursing process to assess patients, plan and implement care, evaluate outcomes, coordinate patient and family education, and support safe, evidence-based care across the health care continuum. The nurse responds to patient and family needs with courtesy, protects privacy and confidentiality, and supports a positive, respectful care environment reflecting Atlantic Health’s PRIDE values. The RN coordinates patient care with clinicians and other team members, manages patient messages and phone calls, triages concerns according to acuity, assists with scheduling, reviews and communicates laboratory results, and helps close gaps in care. Responsibilities also include medication and vaccine administration, pharmacy coordination, documentation in Epic, order clarification, emergency response, safety and risk reporting, and maintaining competency with clinical and information systems. The nurse participates in practice huddles, interdisciplinary collaboration, Shared Governance, quality monitoring, and ongoing professional learning, and may serve as a resource or mentor to colleagues. Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led multispecialty organization serving patients across more than 300 locations in northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. It is part of Atlantic Health’s integrated care network. The position is full-time, with a listed schedule of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is union.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
At least 2 years of clinical practice experience.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
RN license valid in the State of New Jersey.
Effective communication skills, including listening and speaking well and writing clearly and concisely.
Ability to manage day-to-day operations in a clinical practice.
Ability to model behaviors in accordance with AMG/AHS mission, vision, and PRIDE values.
Ability to demonstrate and facilitate interprofessional, cross-departmental, and cross-system collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Ambulatory practice experience.
Knowledge of electronic medical record systems; Epic Ambulatory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess patients and situations, identify problems, plan and implement care, and evaluate care across the health care continuum.
Complete patient assessments and reassessments and demonstrate competent clinical skills to support quality outcomes.
Assess barriers to learning and functional status, and coordinate, evaluate, and complete patient and family teaching.
Respond to patients and families courteously, positively, and promptly while respecting privacy, dignity, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
Review open care gaps and coordinate their closure; monitor quality dashboards for assigned clinicians or the practice.
Interact with patients and team members and document appropriately in Epic and the medical record.
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and manage the patient in-basket.
Contact pharmacies and assist with medication ordering and renewals.
Review and appropriately disseminate laboratory results according to acuity, and respond to patient messages in collaboration with clinicians.
Recognize emergencies, act appropriately, clarify physician orders, and report changes in patient condition to clinicians immediately.
Maintain a safe physical, psychological, and environmental setting; use HRO safety principles and standard precautions, including appropriate isolation techniques.
Report patient and staff injuries through the event reporting system and identify and report risk-management issues promptly.
Administer medications and vaccines according to policy and physician orders; monitor medication effects and report adverse effects promptly.
Maintain knowledge of policies, procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency procedures; follow ambulatory patient safety goals.
Manage patient phone calls and triage them using assessment and critical-thinking skills to determine acuity and support appointment scheduling.
Complete accurate medical-record documentation, including communications, treatment responses, order entry, transcription, and required documentation, while maintaining confidentiality.
Participate in or organize practice huddles; communicate effectively with team members and physicians, listen and seek feedback, and collaborate to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
Provide support and serve as a resource or mentor to team members addressing patient-care or team concerns.
Collaborate with the health care team through Shared Governance to promote evidence-based care and a healing culture for patients and families.
Maintain competency in required information systems and communicate effectively verbally and electronically.
Pursue formal and independent learning to enhance knowledge, clinical competency, and professional development.
Perform other duties within the scope of the RN license according to operational needs of the assigned clinical practice area.
Support the strategic goals of the clinical practice area, Atlantic Medical Group, Atlantic Health hospital sites, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, and the health system.
Model and foster Atlantic Health’s PRIDE values: Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity, Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement support, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-being rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home and auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.