Registered Nurse, General Surgery Clinic in St. Johns, FL

Registered Nurse | General Surgery Durbin | Full Time | Days

Overview: Under the supervision of the Ambulatory Administrator or Director, Manager and Medical Director, utilizes the Nursing Process to provide care, coordination of care and patient education to a group of patients, using the medical home mode. Assists providers in the provision of quality healthcare. Assignments are performed appropriately to age and developmental level of patients being served. Provides excellent customer service in a team-based environment. Responsibilities:

Assists the clinician in delivering quality patient care including
measuring vital signs, obtaining history, initiating EMR
progress note and updating allergy, medication and problem
lists. Performs or assists with dressing changes, pulse
oximetry, respiratory treatments, point of care testing, vision &
hearing screens, and other required procedures as indicated.
Facilitates scheduling and follow up for patients referred for
consults and procedures.

Administers vaccines, medications and treatments as ordered
by provider and within scope of practice. If in a clinic that
serves pediatric patients, ensures vaccines are stocked and
in compliance with Vaccines for Children/Florida SHOTS
program. Vaccines For Children responsibility applies in
clinics that participate in the program.

Plans and implements age-appropriate care based on
assessment, diagnosis, standard of care, medical treatment
plan, and progress toward desired outcome. Assesses
individual physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of
patients.

Identifies patient/family education needs for growth,
development, safety, nutrition, and wellness; coordinates or
delivers training and evaluates the effectiveness of the
teaching plan.

Accurately and efficiently documents findings, plans and
interventions in the electronic medical record. Evaluates the
effectiveness of care and documents subsequent changes to
plan in the patient medical record.

Acquires and maintains knowledge and skills in nursing
practice to contribute to the professional development of self,
peers, colleagues, and others.

Anticipates and performs preliminary specimen collection and
CLIA waived lab testing as indicated (e.g. Urinalysis, rapid
strep, hemoglobin, lead, etc.).

Provides phone triage and coordination of scheduling urgent
appointments as indicated.

Qualifications:

Experience Requirements:

1 year - Ambulatory Care setting

Education: Education - Associates required,

Bachelors preferred

Certification/License:

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required at time of hire Registered Nurse License (FL) - Required at time of hire Additional Duties: Additional Duties as assigned may vary.

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