Ambulatory Clinic RN: Care, Triage & Education

sentara; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentara Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for outpatient physician practice and ambulatory clinic settings. The role involves triage, patient education, and care coordination to support chronic disease management and successful procedures.

The RN ensures accurate documentation in the EHR, assists with examinations, administers meds and vaccines, and coordinates referrals and follow-ups with physicians and staff. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• 1–2 years ambulatory/clinic/medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state RN license, NCLEX-RN, and BLS required; AMB-BC preferred.
• Ambulatory competencies include triage, prevention, immunizations, and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and performs triage in person and by phone.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
• Administers medications, immunizations, and treatments.
• Provides patient education and self-management support.
• Coordinates referrals, follow-up, and continuity of care.
• Manages patient messages and results within scope.
• Supports prevention and population health outreach.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and stocked clinical environment.
• Documents care in the electronic health record.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Ambulatory assessment

Triage

Chronic disease management

Immunizations

Patient education

Care coordination

EHR proficiency

Population health outreach

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

Sentara Health seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for outpatient physician practice and ambulatory clinic settings. The role involves triage, patient education, and care coordination to support chronic disease management and successful procedures.

The RN ensures accurate documentation in the EHR, assists with examinations, administers meds and vaccines, and coordinates referrals and follow-ups with physicians and staff. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.