REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST - 64064332The incumbent works in the Health Care for the Homeless Program within the scope of Agency protocols and State and Federal guidelines. The incumbent works as part of the medical home team and is expected to perform functions requiring independent judgement and licensure as a Registered Nurse and provide services within those guidelines.Registered Nurse Specialist:Provide ongoing outreach and clinical care coordination services to primary care clients in order to meet their comprehensive health care needs and to promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomesManage and coordinate medical and preventive services for clients based on need and evidence-based guidelinesDevelop and monitor individual client care plans in collaboration with client and medical home teamIdentify and increase client's knowledge regarding their medical and preventive treatmentUtilize nursing skills of interview, observation, and assessment to determine the medical needs of the client and motivate the client to self-managementUse the nursing process to plan for ongoing assessment of risk factors and servicesEducate and counsel clients in basic health principals and risk behaviors, including, but not limited to, management and prevention of chronic diseases and their complications, communicable disease control, maternal health, family planning, nutrition, and safety with emphasis on preventionProvide case management to clients in need of nursing intervention and make appropriate referralsProvide direct services to clients including immunization, administration of ordered medications, tuberculin testing, vital signs and other testing or services which fall within the nursing practiceAssist providers with patient care plans as neededEnsure a safe and healthy environment by adhering to OSHA guidelines for the prevention of exposure to blood borne pathogens, utilizing universal precautionsPrepare for and handle emergencies and treat according to standing orders as neededPrepare for, facilitate and participate in daily huddlesActively identify eligible clients for care coordination services through running reports in NextGen, monitoring referrals from medical home team, conducting chart reviews and monitoring primary care clinicsMonitor the benchmarks for the client's on-going medical and treatment plan such as compliance with labs, medication, and primary and specialty referral appointmentsMonitor clients for appointments and services that are overdue and follow up as appropriateMonitor and follow up on reports of ER and hospital visitsMonitor the biometric measures of the client's disease processEvaluate the outcomes of patients with chronic diseasesEnter health information and other pertinent data into NextGen system, including plan of careCoordinate Pre-Operative Clearance and Post-Operative needsWork with referral coordinators and patients to ensure follow-up on specialty referralsDocument accurately and on time using agency forms, designated software programs, and established policies and procedures within the Agency and/or supervisor established timeframesPromptly report unusual clinic activities to supervisor or center managerMaintain confidentiality of all records, client interactions, and services according to HIPAA privacy policiesCommunicate with immediate supervisor and medical home teamParticipate in quality improvement activities including chart review, in-service programs, and staff meetingsComplies with core performance standardsComplete training to promote professional growthSchedule time off in advance and collaborate with supervisor to ensure duties are covered when absentAttend and actively participate in Nursing Action Team, clinic, QI, and/or other agency and community teams and meetings as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge and utilization of equipmentAbility to assess clients and make sound nursing judgments independentlyKnowledge of public health principles, practices and techniques; ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignmentsAbility to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, utilizing approved DOH abbreviations when documenting in the electronic medical recordAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with othersKnowledge of community resources; knowledge and skills with personal computerKnowledge of nursing principles, practices, techniques and legal requirementsKnowledge of the human anatomy and physiologyKnowledge of concepts and theories of preventative health careKnowledge of quality assurance principalsSkill in one-on-one interviewingAbility to maintain accurate and appropriate medical documentation in EMR systemAbility to safely administer medications and immunizations within scope of nursing licensureAbility to work with all populationsAbility to adapt to necessary changes in duties, duty station, or work hours for the benefit of the agencyQualifications:Minimum current active Florida nursing license or a multistate license from another compact state per The Florida Nurse Practice Act, as outlined in Chapter 464Current valid Florida Driver's License or able to obtain one within 30 days of employmentAccess to private transportation and willing to travel to other locations and provide coverage as neededPreferred 1 year experience working with the homeless population2 years experience working in a medical clinical setting, including knowledge of medical terminology2 years experience providing clinical care coordination services to primary care clients2 years experience obtaining laboratory specimens and preparing them for testing2 years experience using EMR systemsAvailability to work a flexible schedule including evenings until 8pm and Saturday morning shiftsLocation: Clearwater, FL, US, 33762