Registered Nurse Ambulatory

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

​Job Description: 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees are expected to work consistently to demonstrate the mission, vision, beliefs, core values and standards of behavior of the organization.

· Carry out the nursing process in-person, by telephone (telephone triage) and via telehealth modalities in accordance with Professional Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, AAACN, etc.), state Nurse Practice Act, and other professional standards: assessing and identifying patient needs, planning to achieve appropriate outcomes, intervening, and evaluating progress toward goals of care.

· Collaborate to design and implement a plan of care with the interdisciplinary team including Physicians, Advance-Practice Nurses (APRN, CNM, CRNA’s), Physician Assistants, and other health professionals.

· Educate patient on self-management activities, medications, nutrition, health, and wellness based on the plan of care designed collaboratively with Provider(s).

· Document the nursing process in the medical record with accuracy and detail.

· Perform pre-visit planning to prepare the practice team for scheduled patient encounters, obtaining needed documentation, identifying preventive care and chronic disease management needs, and other medical services due.

· Assist providers with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments within scope of practice as determined by the Nurse Practice Act of the appropriate state.

· Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and vaccines; collect and handle specimens and perform point-of-care testing within scope of practice as determined by the Nurse Practice Act of the appropriate state.

· Delegate patient care tasks to clinical staff based on scope of practice, and administrative tasks to clerical staff based on scope of responsibility, as appropriate.

· Identify and respond appropriately to emergency codes in accordance with facility guidelines.

· Provide clinical leadership to practice staff, including mentoring and coaching newly hired staff.

· Adhere to HIPAA and other confidentiality laws and regulations.

· Adhere to safety and infection control guidelines and promotes practice adherence to these guidelines.

· Attend ongoing education programs, including annual competencies in telephone triage and clinical skills day, offered by the Director of Nursing and Nurse Educator, as assigned by the Practice Manager.

· Stay abreast of ongoing changes related to EPIC integration and developing /growing Solution Health integrated initiatives as needed.

· Maintain up-to-date professional licensure and certifications, as required.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Work must be performed on-site.

· Carry out the nursing process in-person, by telephone (telephone triage) and via telehealth modalities in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing, state Nurse Practice Act, and other professional standards: assessing and identifying patient needs, planning to achieve appropriate outcomes, intervening, and evaluating progress toward goals of care.

· Collaborate to design and implement a plan of care with the interdisciplinary team including Physicians, Advance-Practice Nurses (APRN, CNM, CRNA’s), Physician Assistants, and other health professionals.

· Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and vaccines, performs point-of-care testing, and collect and handle specimens within scope of practice as determined by the Nurse Practice Act of the appropriate state.

· Educate patient on self-management activities, medications, nutrition, health, and wellness based on the plan of care designed collaboratively with Provider(s).

· Document the nursing process in the medical record with accuracy and detail.

· Position requires working in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.

Work Shift: 

Mon-Fri 8a-5p

SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.