Registered Nurse, Ambulatory, Full Time - 8am-4pm, Women's Health, Clark

Atlantic Health System•Westfield, NJ

6d•$42 - $74

About The Position

Atlantic Medical Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide ambulatory care in its Women's Health practice in Clark. The RN uses the nursing process to assess patients, plan and implement care, and evaluate outcomes across the health care continuum. The role includes patient assessment and education, telephone triage, in-basket and phone management, medication and vaccine administration, laboratory-result review, documentation in Epic, and coordination with clinicians and interdisciplinary team members. The nurse supports safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care and contributes to practice quality, team collaboration, and professional learning. The position is full time, with a listed schedule of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
At least 2 years of clinical practice experience.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
RN license valid in the State of New Jersey.
Knowledge and command of electronic medical record systems, including EPIC Ambulatory.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Ambulatory practice 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.
Demonstrate competent clinical skills and coordinate patient assessment and reassessment to support quality outcomes.
Assess patient learning barriers and functional status; coordinate, evaluate, and complete patient and family teaching.
Respond to patients and families courteously, positively, and promptly while respecting their privacy, dignity, and confidentiality under HIPAA.
Promote a positive environment that reflects PRIDE values and support better outcomes by reviewing open care gaps and coordinating their closure.
Interact with patients and team members and document appropriately in Epic and the medical record.
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and manage the in-basket.
Assist with pharmacy contact, medication ordering, and renewals; review and disseminate laboratory results appropriately based on acuity; and respond to patient messages in collaboration with clinicians.
Recognize emergencies and act appropriately; clarify physician orders when indicated.
Maintain a safe physical, psychological, and environmental setting for team members, patients, and visitors, using HRO safety principles; report injuries and risk-management issues through the appropriate systems.
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.
Manage patient calls and triage them using critical thinking and assessment skills to evaluate complaints, determine acuity, and assist with appointment scheduling.
Document communications and treatment responses comprehensively, maintain patient confidentiality, report patient-condition changes to clinicians immediately, and complete required documentation accurately, including order entry and transcription.
Participate in or organize practice huddles; communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and physicians, seek feedback, help resolve problems and conflicts, and provide resource and mentoring support to colleagues.
Use standard precautions and appropriate isolation techniques and follow Ambulatory Health Care National Patient Safety Goals.
Collaborate with the health care team through Shared Governance to promote evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families.
Maintain competency with information systems and communicate effectively verbally and electronically.
Participate in formal and independent learning to enhance knowledge, clinical competency, and professional development.
Monitor quality dashboards for assigned clinicians or the practice.
Perform other duties within the needs of the assigned clinical practice area and scope of RN licensure; support the strategic goals of the clinical practice, AMG, Atlantic Health sites, Atlantic Visiting Nurse, and the system.
Exemplify and foster Atlantic Health's P.R.I.D.E. values: Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, and Extraordinary Caring.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage (for team members working 22.5 hours per week or above).
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement, 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.