Durham, North carolina
AMBULATORY CARE NURSE II - Duke Asthma, Allergy, and Airway... Job Opening in Durham, North carolina - AMBULATORY CARE NURSE II - Duke Asthma, Allergy, and Airway Center
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in ambulatory clinic settings in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Duties
1. Plan, provide and document professional nursing care in ambulatory settings, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures, under the supervision of the nurse manager, charge nurse or practice manager.
2. Delegate tasks to UAP.
3. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of patient care and serve as a team leader.
4. Participate in clinic or entity level performance improvement activities.
5. Support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical, operational and safety related performance improvement opportunities.
6. Collect and analyze patient data, make recommendations for nursing care plans, evaluate nursing care provided, document and communicate appropriately nursing actions taken and patient responses.
7. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
8. Prepare for daily clinic needs.
9. Triage phone calls
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and all unlicensed assistive personnel.
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedures
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
Ability to use fine motor skills Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use the computer and learn new software programs
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds
Ability to remain focused and organized
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to ambulatory patients
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate TJC and other regulatory requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/ PREFERENCES
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS/ PREFERENCES
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with 6 months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level.
LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work under time pressures in a busy clinic/office environment.
Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
Must participate in group activities requiring interpersonal skills & cooperation.
Must work as late person when scheduled or according to business needs
Must be able to react quickly and immediately respond to emergencies.
Must be able to handle multiple assignments, conflicting demands & priorities.
Must maintain attention to detail over extended period of time.
Must be continually aware of variations in changing situations.
Must be able to move throughout office environment throughout day.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs.
Must be able to carry 50 lbs.
Must be able to reach for objects by extending arms.
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Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
Registered Nurse (RN): 1 year
Required license or certification:
Registered Nurse (RN)
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