Ambulatory Care Nurse - Patient-Centered & Collaborative

jeffersonhealth; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics seeks a professional nurse to provide ambulatory care using the nursing process, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs within a diverse patient population. You will collaborate with providers and staff, perform clinical nursing interventions, and maintain an active nursing license in the state of practice.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, effective communication, cultural respect, and ongoing professional growth,

Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Knowledge of patient-centered care and cultural awareness.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and care partners.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and communicates with the clinic care providers regarding patient care and management; supports efficient and timely communication between primary care providers and specialists.
• Supports implementation of clinical care pathways for common care conditions and participates actively in quality improvement opportunities
• Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communication
• Provides patient, their family/designated care partner(s) education for preventive care, chronic disease management, and medication management, and management of common illnesses treated in the primary care setting
• Documents all patient and their family/designated care partner(s) interactions and clinical care in electronic medical record (EMR) and nursing care given according to organizational standards and in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Performs care coordination for patients i.e. abnormal results, triage, RN verification of vaccinations and other injections, management of in-baskets. (prior authorizations and forms)
• Oversees clinical care essential to the assessment, promotion, maintenance and restoration of patients' health and wellness.
• Minimizes risk of harm to patient, their family/designated care partner(s) by following established nursing practices and protocols.
• Uses information technology to communicate, manage knowledge, and mitigate errors.
• Uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and support ethical decision making; uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care.
• Functions effectively within ambulatory care inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.
• Recognizes patient and their family/designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
• Creates an environment of belonging and inclusion and demonstrates skills in problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
• Actively participates in team huddles/assemblies to provide announcements and clinical operations updates
• Demonstrates willingness to give and receive feedback and integrates appropriate changes into practice.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural awareness

Patient-centered care

Collaboration

Education

Specialized nursing diploma

Job description

Jefferson Health Ambulatory Clinics seeks a professional nurse to provide ambulatory care using the nursing process, addressing physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs within a diverse patient population. You will collaborate with providers and staff, perform clinical nursing interventions, and maintain an active nursing license in the state of practice.

The role emphasizes patient- and family-centered care, effective communication, cultural respect, and ongoing professional growth,