Registered Nurse Salaried | Community Medicine - Hybrid | Downtown | Days | Full Time

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Administrator, Director, Manager, and Medical Director, this position utilizes the Nursing Process to provide care, coordination of care, and patient education to a group of patients using the medical home model. Assists providers in delivering quality healthcare, with assignments tailored to the age and developmental level of patients. 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 notes, and updating allergy, medication, and problem lists.
• Performs or assists with dressing changes, pulse oximetry, respiratory treatments, point-of-care testing, vision and hearing screens, and other required procedures as indicated.
• Administers vaccines, medications, and treatments as ordered by the provider and within scope of practice. Ensures vaccines are stocked and compliant with Vaccines For Children/Florida SHOTS program in pediatric clinics.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate care based on assessment, diagnosis, standard of care, medical treatment plan, and progress toward desired outcomes.
• 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 the 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.
• Performs preliminary specimen collection and CLIA-waived lab testing as indicated (e.g., urinalysis, rapid strep, hemoglobin, lead).
• Provides phone triage and coordinates scheduling for urgent appointments as indicated.
• Assists providers with prescription refills, hospital discharge planning, and care coordination.
• Facilitates scheduling and follow-up for patients referred for consults and procedures.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in an ambulatory care setting.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with Florida licensure required (or at time of hire).