Ambulatory Nurse
Vetted Solutions · Alton, IL · 1 mo ago
HealthcareInternship
About the role
Provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting, collaborating with providers and the care team to develop and implement effective care plans that ensure high-quality, cost-effective treatment. Supports clinical staff and assists providers with daily patient management, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and compliance standards. The position emphasizes patient-centered care, compliance, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient outcomes and promote wellness.
- Assess and evaluate patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills.
- Ensure proper documentation of assessments and treatments in accordance with protocols and compliance guidelines.
- Educate and support patients and families through verbal and written instructions, utilizing appropriate assessment tools.
- Maintain a safety-conscious work environment, demonstrating alertness and safe practices at all times.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing, with RN licensure.
- 2-5 years of relevant experience; experience in supervisory roles is not required.
- Certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 5-10 years of experience.
Skills
- Critical nursing skills for assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.
- Ability to educate and support patients and families via verbal and written instructions using appropriate assessment tools.
- Maintaining a safety-conscious work environment with alertness and safe practices.
- Documentation of assessments and treatments per protocols and compliance guidelines.
- Collaboration with primary care and specialty providers to optimize patient outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off
- And more
Schedule
40 hours per week on a day shift.