Registered Nurse | General Surgery Durbin | Full Time | Days

Overview

Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Administrator or Director, Manager and Medical Director, utilizes the Nursing Process to provide care, coordination of care and patient education to a group of patients, using the medical home mode. Assists providers in the provision of quality healthcare. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served. Provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment.

Responsibilities

Assists the clinician in delivering quality patient care including

measuring vital signs, obtaining history, initiating EMR

progress note and updating allergy, medication and problem

lists. Performs or assists with dressing changes, pulse

oximetry, respiratory treatments, point of care testing, vision &

hearing screens, and other required procedures as indicated.

Facilitates scheduling and follow up for patients referred for

consults and procedures.

Administers vaccines, medications and treatments as ordered

by provider and within scope of practice. If in a clinic that

serves pediatric patients, ensures vaccines are stocked and

in compliance with Vaccines for Children/Florida SHOTS

program. Vaccines For Children responsibility applies in

clinics that participate in the program.

Plans and implements age-appropriate care based on

assessment, diagnosis, standard of care, medical treatment

plan, and progress toward desired outcome. Assesses

individual physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of

patients.

Identifies patient/family education needs for growth,

development, safety, nutrition, and wellness; coordinates or

delivers training and evaluates the effectiveness of the

teaching plan.

Accurately and efficiently documents findings, plans and

interventions in the electronic medical record. Evaluates the

effectiveness of care and documents subsequent changes to

plan in the patient medical record.

Acquires and maintains knowledge and skills in nursing

practice to contribute to the professional development of self,

peers, colleagues, and others.

Anticipates and performs preliminary specimen collection and

CLIA waived lab testing as indicated (e.g. Urinalysis, rapid

strep, hemoglobin, lead, etc.).

Provides phone triage and coordination of scheduling urgent

appointments as indicated.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

1 year - Ambulatory Care setting

Education: Education - Associates required,

Bachelors preferred

Certification/License:

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required at time of hire Registered Nurse License (FL) - Required at time of hire Additional Duties: Additional Duties as assigned may vary.

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