Ambulatory RN, Preop/PACU, PRN

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. This role involves planning and providing professional nursing services, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring adherence to nursing standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and a commitment to patient advocacy. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving patient outcomes and fostering a supportive environment for patients and families. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in North Carolina and BCLS certification required.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred within the last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care and support for optimal health management.
• Facilitate continuity of care and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead nursing services and ensure quality of care and patient safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Resourcefulness

Relationship Building

Patient Education

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduation from accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Job Summary:

Independently plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in the ambulatory clinic settings in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing.
• Two years of acute care experience required.
• Prefer acute care experience within the last 10 years.

License/Certifications:

• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Functions:

1. Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assists and supports patients and families to optimally manage their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences.
2. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment in order to expedite appropriate care and treatment, especially given that the patient may be present with complex problems or potentially life threatening conditions. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem-solving relative to the scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.
3. Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration, and coordination of appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum. Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies, often establishing long term relationships.
4. Applies the provisions of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses to their own professional obligations and for the patients entrusted to their care. Participates in their own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
5. Focuses on patient safety and the quality of nursing care by applying appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, performing procedures, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting the patient to navigate the health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes.
6. Provides leadership in the clinical setting and provides operational accountability for and coordination of nursing services, including the appropriate skill mix and delegation of roles and responsibilities for licensed and unlicensed nursing personnel.
7. Designs, administers, and evaluates nursing services within the organization in accord with relevant federal requirements, state laws and nurse practice acts, regulatory standards, and institutional policies and procedures.
8. Participates in regular team meetings and continuous quality improvement activities.
9. Maintains knowledge of care teams for coordination of patient care, self-management, population management and communication skills.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software programs.