GI Pre-Procedural Clinical Nurse

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BJC HealthCare in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in outpatient clinic settings. You will collaborate with PCPs and care teams to develop and implement care plans, focusing on high-quality, cost-effective care.

The ambulatory RN will guide clinical staff, support daily patient management, and educate patients. This is a safety-sensitive position; adherence to SOPs and compliance standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States
• BLS certification required
• Ambulatory care experience preferred
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree (RN)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs using clinical nursing skills.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and documentation guidelines.
• Educate patients using verbal and written instructions; assess comprehension.
• Support providers in charting and treatment protocols per compliance standards.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

Ambulatory care

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Full-Time Outpatient Opportunity
• Monday - Friday
• 8:00am - 4:30pm with Flex
• No Weekends, No Holiday, No Call

Additional Preferred Requirements

• GI/Endoscopy Experience Preferred
• Scheduling Experience Preferred

Role Purpose

Provides direct patient care to identified patients in collaboration with providers and care team to assess, develop and implement a plan of care to deliver clinically appropriate, high-quality, cost-effective care. The ambulatory RN offers oversight/guidance to clinical staff working in the clinic and helps to support providers with daily patient management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PCPs and Specialists to develop and implement care plans to maximize healthcare outcomes and facilitate wellness with periodic review and update according to department protocols.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate patient's physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
• Assures that clinical protocols and patient assessment guidelines are followed in accordance with standard operating procedures and compliance guidelines.
• Supports providers in appropriately documenting patient assessment and treatment protocols in accordance with compliance standards.
• Provides patient education and support, including verbal and written instructions; uses the appropriate tools and techniques to assess the patient’s and/or family’s ability to receive education; takes initiative to problem solve and demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• RN

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

• 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer