RN-Clinic - OB/GYN - University Town Centre

WVU Medicine•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN-Clinic provides nursing care in an ambulatory OB/GYN setting using the nursing process and within the scope of practice. The position requires competent clinical knowledge and skills, independent nursing judgment, and accountability for care provided by the nurse and by providers to whom care is delegated. The nurse assesses and interprets patient data, provides care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs, and applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan. The role includes preliminary assessment through observation and chart review, responding to unstable or complex situations, coordinating appropriate interventions, and using established standards, care systems, and resources. The nurse also educates patients and families, supports the development and orientation of colleagues, collaborates with the health care team, and participates in performance improvement activities. The position is scheduled for 40 hours weekly and may require coverage at multiple clinic locations and some travel.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services are provided, or a current multistate RN license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Where applicable, a current state-specific temporary RN permit or graduate permit is accepted, subject to the stated state requirements and deadlines for obtaining permanent licensure.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to provide care relevant to patients’ needs and apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
Ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific patient needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Alternatively, an Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN) or diploma, with current enrollment in a BSN program and completion of the BSN within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide direct ambulatory patient care using the nursing process and within the scope of practice.
Perform preliminary patient assessments through observation and chart review to facilitate appropriate follow-up with the health care team.
Evaluate unstable or complex patient-care situations and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Make clinical decisions and use expert peers or management as appropriate.
Use independent nursing judgment and accept accountability for care provided by self and by providers to whom care is delegated.
Apply standards of care and practice, use resources effectively, and evaluate patient responses.
Base decisions and actions on scientific principles, standards of care, and research findings; seek assistance or credible resources when unable to perform safely and independently.
Set or revise priorities for direct and indirect patient-care activities according to patient acuity and available resources, and update daily care plans with appropriate safe patient-handling algorithms.
Use established patient-care support systems, including documentation, communication, and information systems.
Educate patients and families, identify their learning needs, evaluate the effectiveness of teaching, and document it in patient charts.
Assist with orientation of new employees according to the unit orientation plan.
Apply education gained to patient care and instruction, assume responsibility for developing others, and engage in mentoring and networking.
Help integrate staff and students into the health care team and support incorporation of the unit’s mission, values, and vision.
Manage conflict appropriately and promote trusting relationships and open, honest communication at the unit level.
Exchange information relevant to patient assignments and interact with health care team members to meet patient-care needs.
Participate in performance-improvement activities as appropriate.