Ambulatory Care RN — Patient Education & Care Coordination

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking an RN to provide ambulatory care with a focus on patient education and care coordination in a team-based environment in Jacksonville, FL. The role includes vital signs, documentation in the EMR, vaccine administration, and coordinating follow-up appointments.

The position requires Florida RN licensure and at least 1 year in ambulatory care; a Nursing degree at the Associate level is acceptable with preference for a Bachelor's in Nursing.

Qualifications

• Ambulatory care setting experience required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred; RN licensure in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assists clinicians in delivering quality patient care including vital signs, history, EMR progress notes, allergies, medications and problem lists.
• Administers vaccines and treatments as ordered within scope of practice, ensures vaccine stocking and compliance in pediatric clinics.
• Plans and implements age-appropriate care based on assessment and treatment plans; coordinates education for patients and families.
• Documents findings and plans in EMR accurately; evaluates care and updates plans as needed.
• Provides phone triage and coordinates scheduling of urgent appointments.
• Assists with prescription refills, discharge planning and care coordination.
• Facilitates scheduling and follow-up for referrals and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient education

Care coordination

Phone triage

EMR usage

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates

Bachelors in Nursing preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) Florida Licensure

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

Job Duties

Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Administrator or Director, Manager and Medical Director, utilizes the Nursing Process to provide care, coordination of care and patient education to a group of patients, using the medical home mode. Assists providers in the provision of quality healthcare. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served. Provides excellent customer service in a team based environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists the clinician in delivering quality patient care including measuring vital signs, obtaining history, initiating EMR

progress note and updating allergy, medication and problem lists. Performs or assists with dressing changes, pulse

oximetry, respiratory treatments, point of care testing, vision & hearing screens, and other required procedures as indicated.

• Administers vaccines, medications and treatments as ordered by provider and within scope of practice. If in a clinic that serves pediatric patients, ensures vaccines are stocked and in compliance with Vaccines For Children/Florida SHOTS program. Vaccines For Children responsibility applies in clinics that participate in the program.

• Plans and implements age appropriate care based on assessment, diagnosis, standard of care, medical treatment

plan, and progress toward desired outcome. 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 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.

• Anticipates and performs preliminary specimen collection and CLIA waived lab testing as indicated (e.g. Urinalysis, rapid strep, hemoglobin, lead, etc.).

• Provides phone triage and coordination of scheduling urgent appointments as indicated.

• Assists provider with prescription refills, hospital discharge planning and care coordination as indicated.

• Facilitates scheduling and follow up for patients referred for consults and procedures.

Qualifications

Experience Requirements

1 year Ambulatory care setting required

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Associates required

Bachelors Nursing preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) - Florida Licensure required or at time of hire

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace