RN-Ambulatory

University of Mississippi Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an RN for ambulatory care at the UP Cardiology Select Hospital. The role focuses on assessing, coordinating and delivering nursing care for ambulatory patients, while ensuring efficient scheduling, record-keeping and admissions processes in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Candidates should hold a valid RN license and demonstrate strong communication, teamwork and proficiency with electronic health records.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• Knowledge of nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by performing problem-focused assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments in the physicians practice.
• Accurately documents care provided into the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Coordinates the delivery of care within the practice and across health care settings.
• Administers and coordinates resources and directs clinical and organizational activities within the practice.
• Refers patients to needed services as ordered by the provider.
• Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to improve quality, service, patient satisfaction and outcomes.
• Communicates with patients, caregivers and health care professionals regarding patient care and the ambulatory nurse's role.
• Ensures access to safe, effective, timely and equitable care, achieving optimal health states and cost-effective outcomes.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Communication

Teamwork

EHR/computer skills

Education

RN license

Job description

Job Title

RN-Ambulatory

Location

UP Cardiology Select Hospital

Job Summary

To assess, develop, implement and evaluate the nursing care and treatment for patients in an assigned clinical area. To coordinate the operations of a clinical area including patient scheduling, maintaining patient records and managing the patient admissions process. To counsel with patients and family members on treatment and conditions of patients. To act as liaison between case managers, home health nurses, utilization review, etc. To coordinate patient services and care. To perform job duties in accordance with the medical center's purpose.

Education & Experience

Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Valid RN License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical nursing care procedures and protocols.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of computer systems/EHR, tools and programs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of approved nursing care procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care by performing problem-focused assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating treatments and interventions for patients in the physicians practice.
• Accurately documents care provided into the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Coordinates the delivery of care within the practice setting and across health care settings.
• Administers and coordinates resources and direct clinical and organizational activities and workflow within the practice setting.
• Refers patients to needed services as ordered by the provider.
• Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration to improve quality of care, services, patient satisfaction and outcomes, work environment patient and staff safety, and organizational performance.
• Communicates openly with patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals regarding patient care and the ambulatory care nurse's role in the provision of that care within the practice setting.
• Ensures patients have access to care that is appropriate, safe, effective, timely, efficient, and equitable, resulting in optimal health states for patients and cost-effective outcomes for the practice and organization.
• Serves as a mentor for new staff, colleagues, and students; actively participates in orientation and ongoing education programs; positively interacts with and contributes to the professional development of clinical staff, peers, and colleagues.
• Preserves patients’ rights to confidentiality, privacy, and self-determination within legal, regulatory, and ethical parameters.
• Reports patient’s issues or concerns to supervisor as appropriate.
• Demonstrates core standards of exceptional customer service.
• Actively engages in practice and organizational initiatives that create and maintain an internal environment that is safe, hazard-free, ergonomically correct, confidential, and comfortable for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Complies with practice and organizational policies, protocols, and guidelines addressing the prevention of the spread of infection and allergic reactions, the disposal of biohazardous waste, and maintenance of a safe, comfortable environment.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.
• Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, constant bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, constant pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, constant standing, constant twisting, and constant walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Contract & Staffing

• Time Type: Full time
• FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: No
• Pay Class: Hourly
• FTE %: 100
• Work Shift: Day

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No

Complaint Process

You may request additional information, accommodation or file a complaint through the applicable process identified below. Inquiries or complaints relating to discrimination or other employment issues may be referred to the Office of Employee Relations, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, Mississippi 39216-4505 or emailed to [e-mail]. If you are a UMMC Student who needs more information or needs to file a complaint. If you are any one who has experienced, witnessed or otherwise has knowledge of any alleged violation of UMMC’s Title IX policy. If you are a Visitor/Patient who needs more information or needs to file a complaint.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Company Values

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is committed to educating the next generation of health professionals, discovering new cures and treatments and providing the highest quality health care. We foster environments that support respect, compassion and belonging for all faculty, staff and students as well as patients and visitors. Our employment, academic, research and clinical care practices reflect these commitments. UMMC is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), disability, age, sex (as that term is defined in applicable laws such as 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2) and binding court decisions), religion, genetic information, veteran’s status and any other status protected by applicable law. UMMC also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment and against those who participate in the Medical Center’s investigation and handling of such reports. Further, UMMC complies with all applicable statutes, regulations and executive orders regarding sex discrimination, sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault and stalking, including but not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations which prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in any education program or activity UMMC operates including in admission and employment, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act (“Clery Act”) and the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination Act (“SaVE Act”). UMMC’s commitment to nondiscrimination applies to all of its programs, services, opportunities and activities, including but not limited to all employment, academic, research and clinical care practices and extends to all students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment, affiliates, subcontractors, on‑site contractual staff, third party or community members, visitors to any of our campuses and others participating in UMMC programs or receiving UMMC services. With respect to employment in particular, this commitment applies to all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, employment, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions and termination. UMMC maintains an affirmative action program in accordance with applicable laws. Consistent with these laws, UMMC takes affirmative action to recruit, employ, advance and prevent discrimination against qualified individuals.