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Clinic Registered Nurse - Mitchell Cancer Institute, Children's and Women's Hospital

Overview USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community. Responsibilities Provides professional nursing care to a specified group of patients in a variety of outpatient clinic settings Participates in direct patient care activities Assesses health status by completing a nursing assessment Performs telephone triage Notifies provider of abnormal findings Establishes a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team Collaborates with care team to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care Prepares or supervises preparation of clinic rooms and equipment for use Assists with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned Administers medications and treatments as ordered by provider and monitors patients for response Initiates CPR and other emergency measures Covers other nursing roles within the department Provides health education to patients and families Develops, evaluates, adapts, and documents education to learning needs Assists in preparation of the department-specific education for patients and colleagues Facilitates smooth operation of the ambulatory areas Maintains inventories of supplies and medications Participates in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and patient safety Maintains professional growth and development in the nursing field and identified annual core competencies Maintains patient records Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Performs related duties as required Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standard set by the state of Alabama Required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required Chemo certification within 120 Days Required BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Provides clinical nursing assessment, support, counseling, and direct patient care in a physician's office setting MediumProvides clinical nursing assessment, support, counseling, and direct patient care in a physician's office setting Medium Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.