Registered Nurse-Peds Outpatient Jobs

Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Monitors quality and safety issues. Functions in a nursing work and clinical skills mentoring capacity to medical assistant staff.

Education

• CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. required
• Bachelor's degree In Nursing (BSN) preferred and
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. required and

Experience

• 1-2 years Previous office management/administrative experience . 1 year of previous outpatient experience preferred
• 1-2 years 2 years of professional nursing experience; must have strong organizational skills. required and

Licenses and Certifications

• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Registered Nurse, licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia, or any combination as required based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications, vaccines, treatments, and procedures in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Ensures that nursing documentation is complete, accurate, and legible. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs and teaches patients in the collection of samples and tests. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Monitors patient progress and referrals through regularly scheduled face to face appointments, telephone calls, and hospital visits. Coaches patients receiving antiretroviral therapy towards successful treatment outcomes.
• Participates with the Administrator I in quality and process improvement initiatives and assists in maintaining fiscal objectives. Performs mock The Joint Commission surveys to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participates in weekly case conferences and work within a multidisciplinary team on assessment and treatment planning.
• Collects clinical data relevant to initiate and complete prior authorization for oral medication.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. In conjunction with the Nurse Manager develops and supports continuing education opportunities for clinic staff. Maintains own clinical expertise by attending in service programs.
• Works with Nurse Manager to ensure staff are trained and adhere to office policies and procedures, including adherence to minimum service requirement standards.
• Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with nursing and medical staff. Also provides coverage to nurses within the unit.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment/surgical instructions. Provide patient education and serves as a resource to other clinical team members regarding particular expertise. Instructs patients with postoperative instructions following routine surgery prior to postoperative follow-up care. Contributes to the implementation of clinic objectives and quality assurance programs.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care;
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Develops weekly schedules and makes daily assignments. Serves as the point of contact for all clinic personnel changing shifts or calling in regarding attendance matters.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts.
• Manages, monitors and exercise all functions related to the Division's prescription refill line.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Adapts to and excels in the use of all electronic programs utilized in the division to include, but not limited to, Centricity, Azyxxi and McKesson. Documents all vital signs, treatments and medication immunization administration promptly.
• Orders and evaluates appropriate follow-up diagnostic studies and interprets and synthesizes data to determine therapeutic plan.
• Screens for basic entitlement eligibility (ADAP, MADAP, MHIP, PAP) and complete applications or referrals as appropriate.
• Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care;
• Educates/counsels patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medication adherence, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results. Educates patients by providing information concerning diagnosis related medications, side effects, and the disease process.