PPG Ambulatory Care RN Lead

Parkview Health; Huntertown (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health in Indiana seeks an Ambulatory Care RN Lead to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across the lifespan, enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.

The role includes leading a care team, collaborating with Nurse Navigator, Therapist, and Pharmacist, and supporting quality initiatives in a dynamic ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). CPR certification required.
• Ambulatory care experience; leadership skills and autonomous critical thinking preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a team-based care environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the ambulatory care team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Provide professional nursing care per physician orders or protocol-driven care.
• Collaborate with Nurse Navigator, Licensed Clinical Therapist, and Pharmacist to coordinate patient care.
• Perform procedures such as EKG, retina scans, dressing changes, BP checks.
• Educate patients and families on conditions, self-management and preventative care.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Ambulatory care

Evidence-based practice

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) license

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

Utilizing the standards of professional clinical practice, the PPG Ambulatory Care RN Lead provides high-quality, evidence-based care across the lifespan to enhance patient safety, reduce adverse events, and improve patient satisfaction. Also supports and promotes optimal health status and helps to manage cost of care within continually expanding, diverse, and complex patient populations. Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through digital communication, establishing long-term relationships. Applies the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to their own professional practice. Supports the practice through participation in peer interviews, co-worker training, performance assessments, and serves as the primary clinical resource to other co-workers. Responsible for working collaboratively with leadership, providers, co-workers and members of the extended care team (Nurse Navigator, Licensed Clinical Therapist, and Pharmacist) to provide excellent service to our patients.

During each encounter, the PPG Ambulatory Care RN Lead focuses on the quality of nursing care by applying appropriate nursing interventions. Independently plans and provides professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders or utilizing protocol-driven care.

Perform procedures not limited to:

• EKG
• Retina Scans
• Suture Removal
• BP Checks
• Dressing Changes
• UTI check
• POCT

Contacts patients, or delegates contact, regarding lab/test results. Identifies and clarifies patient needs. Educates patients and families on conditions, self-management and preventative care. Co-manages care team in-basket. Functions as a mentor and lead care team trainer. Assists with Quality Control for Point of Care Testing.

Education

Must be the graduate of a School of Nursing, BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Must have current licensure as a Registered Nurse. CPR certification required.

Experience

Minimum two years’ experience as a registered nurse, ambulatory experience preferred. Leadership skills and experience with autonomous critical thinking and working in a team-based care environment.

Other Qualifications

Medical terminology and pharmacology background needed. Essential computer skills and knowledge of electronic medical records recommended. Good verbal and written communication skills required.