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About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (AD N).
• No experience is required.
• In lieu of an associate’s degree in nursing (AD N), will accept an RN diploma or certificate with a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or a license to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
• Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care within established policies, procedures, and protocols and in accordance with regulatory scope of practice and Board of Nursing in the state in which work is performed.
• Provides patient care based upon individualized plan of care including patient's physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial, and educational needs.
• Utilizes the unique knowledge, skills, and competencies required in ambulatory care nursing practice to promote wellness, restore health, and address health-related situational problems.
• Assesses patients’ needs and applies current ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based nursing practice when developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing protocol.
• Coordinates, and documents patient care in a knowledgeable, skillful, and consistent manner. This includes patient assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
• Delegates tasks and duties to healthcare team members in accordance with the patient’s needs and the team member’s capabilities and qualifications.
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding patient condition or concerns to other health care team members.
• Educates patients and families to appropriately perform any recommended post-visit self-care tasks.
• Integrates patient and family education throughout the delivery of care so they may make informed health related decisions.
• Provides a compassionate and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
• Serves as a role model and participates in educating and mentoring other members of the care team.
• Attends department and organization meetings.
• Completes annual and as needed compliance training.
• Practices safe, efficient use of supplies and resources.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and caring environment for patients, family and other staff.
• Assumes responsibility for one’s own professional development and continuing education.
• May serve as a preceptor, unit champion, or participate in shared governance.
• Adheres to all compliance, policies and procedures of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus eligible