RN-Ambulatory

University of Mississippi Medical Center•Jackson, MS

13h

About The Position

The RN-Ambulatory assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. The role coordinates clinical-area operations, including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records, and managing patient admissions. The nurse counsels patients and family members about treatment and patient conditions, coordinates patient services and care, and acts as a liaison with case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, and others. Duties are performed in accordance with the medical center’s purpose. The position provides nursing care in a physician’s practice, coordinates care within and across healthcare settings, and supports the practice’s clinical and organizational workflow. The nurse promotes collaboration, patient access, safety, quality, and effective outcomes; communicates with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals; and contributes to staff development and education. The listed duties are general examples and are not exclusive; management may add or change duties.

Requirements

Valid RN license.
Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of computer systems, electronic health records, tools, and programs.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Knowledge of approved nursing care procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

Perform problem-focused assessments and plan, implement, and evaluate patient treatments and interventions in the physician’s practice.
Accurately document care in the patient’s electronic medical record.
Coordinate care delivery within the practice and across healthcare settings.
Coordinate resources and direct clinical and organizational activities and workflow within the practice.
Refer patients to needed services as ordered by the provider.
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to improve quality of care, services, patient satisfaction, outcomes, the work environment, patient and staff safety, and organizational performance.
Communicate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals about patient care and the ambulatory care nurse’s role.
Help ensure that patient access to care is appropriate, safe, effective, timely, efficient, and equitable.
Mentor new staff, colleagues, and students; participate in orientation and ongoing education; and contribute to the professional development of clinical staff and peers.
Protect patients’ confidentiality, privacy, and self-determination within legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters.
Report patient issues or concerns to a supervisor as appropriate.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service.
Participate in initiatives that maintain a safe, hazard-free, ergonomically correct, confidential, and comfortable environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Comply with policies and protocols for infection prevention, allergic-reaction prevention, biohazardous-waste disposal, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.