Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Job Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for patients in ambulatory setting based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Required

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Licensure in the State of Ohio as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
  
  

Preferred

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
• PICC line insertion certification preferred. Otherwise PICC Line insertion training/competency must be accomplished within 3 months of employment.
  
  

Age/Patient Specific Competencies

• Toddler – 1-3 Years of Age
• Preschool – 3-5 Years of Age
• School Age – 6-12 Years of Age
• Adolescent – 3-18 Years of Age
• Adult – 19-65 Years of Age
• Elderly – Over 65 Years of Age
  
  

Job Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

• In collaboration with the physicians and APN and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures and standards of care will:
• Obtain health history
• Perform nursing assessments
• Request, perform and interpret laboratory studies
• Implement appropriate plan of care
• Assess effectiveness of plan of care
• Provide appropriate patient education and discharge planning
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and personnel by utilizing and enforcing principles of safety and infection control, including universal precautions.
• Transcribe and execute orders
• Schedule cases
• Administer IV, hypodermic and oral medications. Monitor and document response.
• Initiate and monitor administration of IV fluids and blood products.
• Document all care utilizing the nursing process and compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Report emergent or unusual patient response or condition immediately to manager and other members of the team as appropriate.
• Maintain open communication with manager, assuring he/she is informed of activities and all concerns.
• Assist with patient assessment and selection, which includes determining the patient clinical stability, acceptance of the treatment plan and requirements, home environment and support, home-bound status, psychosocial issues and reimbursement plan.
• Assist in patient enrollment and education. This includes obtaining and documenting informed consent, notifying the patient of financial responsibility for co-pays, educating the patient about the treatment plan.
• Assist in writing policies and procedures related to the program.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains competency through:
• RN Licensure requirements
• ACLS Certification
• Seek/maintain Infusion Therapy certification and other related training
• Review of professional literature relevant to ACC programming
• Attends other programs pertinent to job responsibilities.
• Performs role utilizing positive customer service. Follows and supports CMH Behavioral expectations and Service commitments.
• Provides input into department goals and maintains awareness of CMH’s Mission, Vision, and Values the performance of duties.
• Ability to take call for infusions/PICC/ports
  
  

Working Conditions

Bending – Occasionally

Climbing - Frequently

Concentrating - Frequently

Continuous Learning - Consistently

Hearing: Conversation - Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds -

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Frequently

Lifting <10 Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently

Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently

Pulling - Occasionally

Pushing - Occasionally

Reaching - Frequently

Reading - Frequently

Sitting - Occasionally

Standing - Frequently

Stooping - Frequently

Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently

Use of Hands - Occasionally

Color Vision - Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far -

Visual Acuity: Near -

Walking – Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, We Believe There Is No Responsibility More Important Than To SERVE Our Patients, Our Communities, And Our Fellow Team Members. To Achieve Our Vision And Mission, ALL TriHealth Team Members Are Expected To Demonstrate And Live The Following

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
  
  

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service
  
  

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
  
  

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
  
  

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community