RN - Ambulatory

EGA Associates, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC invites qualified Registered Nurses (RN) to join our Ambulatory Care team. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, safe environments, and adherence to VA/Joint Commission standards.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, manage IVs, administer medications, and coordinate care across inpatient/outpatient settings. The Ambulatory Care RN specialty focuses on preventive health, chronic disease management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license in any state.
• 18 months experience in specialty care area (within the past 5 years).
• Demonstrated clinical competency in acute and long-term care settings.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of patient/resident information and ensure a safe care environment.
• Adhere to protocols for medication administration, discharge processes, and patient education.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments, IV management, and wound care as part of clinical duties.
• Coordinate admissions/discharges and document data in the EMR.
• Provide one-to-one and virtual patient observation and supervise staff as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and ensure compliance with Joint Commission/VA regulations.

Skills

RN license

Experience in specialty care

Clinical competency

EMR documentation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Future Opportunity!

Registered Nurse (RN)

Departments: Ambulatory

Qualifications:

• Current and valid RN license in any state.
• 18 months experience in specialty care area (within the past 5 years)
• Demonstrated clinical competency in acute and long-term care settings.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record documentation.
• (Trainings on VA systems will be provided during 2-day orientation prior to official start.)
• Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient/Resident Safety & Confidentiality

• Maintain confidentiality of patient/resident information.
• Ensure a safe care environment in compliance with The Joint Commission, VA regulations, and other oversight bodies.
• Adhere to protocols for medication administration, discharge processes, restraint usage, hazardous waste disposal, and patient/family education.

2. Patient/Resident-Centered Care

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and develop interdisciplinary care plans.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Document all relevant data in the electronic medical record.
• Complete nursing assessments within required timeframes.
• Address emotional and spiritual needs of patients/residents and families.
• Update care plans and communicate changes to the assigned physician.
• Report any incidents of abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager or designated leadership.

3. Clinical Duties

• Perform head-to-toe assessments.
• Insert and manage IV lines, including peripheral, central, and PICC lines.
• Administer medications, including IV therapies.
• Coordinate admissions and discharges.
• Measure and monitor vital signs, including pain and pulse oximetry.
• Conduct wound care and dressing changes; obtain wound cultures.
• Collect and deliver lab specimens.
• Provide tracheostomy and non-acute ventilator care.
• Perform oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy suctioning, including deep suctioning.
• Administer tube feedings and manage urinary/bowel elimination needs.
• Educate patients/residents and families on diagnoses and medications.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide clinical oversight to LPNs, Nursing Assistants, and Health Technicians.
• Conduct one-to-one and virtual patient observation.
• Perform capillary blood glucose testing and monitoring.

Ambulatory Care RN Specialty Responsibilities

The Ambulatory Care RN provides patient-centered care in outpatient settings, focusing on preventive health, chronic disease management, and coordination of care across multiple specialties. Additional responsibilities include:

• Patient Assessment & Triage
  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments for patients in ambulatory clinics.
  • Triage patients based on acuity and ensure timely access to care.
  • Identify and act on changes in patient condition during clinic visits.
• Care Coordination
  • Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
  • Facilitate referrals, diagnostic testing, and follow-up appointments.
  • Support transitions of care between inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Chronic Disease Management
  • Monitor and manage patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
  • Provide education on self-management strategies and lifestyle modifications.
  • Track and document outcomes in electronic health records.
• Procedural Support
  • Assist with minor procedures in the clinic setting (e.g., wound care, injections, EKGs).
  • Prepare patients for diagnostic tests and ensure proper specimen collection.
• Medication Administration & Education
  • Administer medications, including injections and infusions, as ordered.
  • Educate patients on medication regimens, side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Preventive Care
  • Promote health maintenance through immunizations, screenings, and patient education.
  • Support population health initiatives and outreach programs.
• Emergency Response
  • Respond to urgent situations within the clinic and initiate emergency protocols as needed.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

This is an anticipated opportunity. EGA is currently identifying qualified candidates in support of a potential future contract. The position is contingent upon contract award, client approval, funding availability, and successful completion of all applicable screening, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.