Nursing - Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Care

Job Description
Job Description Duties and Responsibilities
The Hepatology Clinic Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing and providing comprehensive care to hepatology patients and their families. The Clinic RN also directs and supervises nursing care provided by other members of the healthcare team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Patient Education: identifies educational needs of patients and/or families related to understanding of diagnosis, procedure, and treatment plan.  Promotes compliance with treatment plan by answering questions and discussing patient’s and/or families’ concerns.
Triage patient concerns and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
Monitor and manage patients with chronic liver disease, pre- and post-transplant care, and other hepatology and general gastro-related conditions.
Collaborate with providers to ensure continuity of care and adherence to treatment protocols.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Act as a patient advocate, promoting patient-centered care.
Ensure compliance with infection control policies, procedures and documentation standards.
Serve as a liaison between providers, APP, PharmD, and care teams to ensure continuity of care.
Assist with critical results, patient symptoms, medication refill workflows, escalation pathways, and documentation per OGG protocols.
Administer clinic-based medications, including immunizations, and perform phlebotomy procedures.
Collaborates with external partners/vendors to ensure continuity of care for patients
Participates in the orientation and precepting of new employees

Secondary Job Functions:

Assist co-workers with tasks in support of core and clinic operations.
Attend meetings, training, and in-service programs as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Effective communication and patient education skills.
Proficiency in using electronic medical records and other clinical systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinic environment.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Credentials and Experience
Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a CCNE or ACEN-accredited nursing program or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, or transplant nursing preferred.
Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Special Requirements

Willingness to learn new tasks, be cross trained within the clinic, and be flexible with workload to help clinic flow, assisting co-workers as needed.
Flexibility in working hours
Strong commitment to professional development and continuous learning.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently.
Frequent bending, stooping, and using a computer keyboard.
Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
Communicate effectively in person and over the phone

Work Environment

~ Medical office environment with direct patient care.

Exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids may occur.
Collaborative and team-oriented clinical setting.

On-going job expectations & competency

Maintain CEUs for licensure
Orient to new procedures and equipment
Responsible for maintaining BCLS & ACLS (ACLS optional).
Maintain annual fire safety/general safety training
Maintain annual OSHA-TB
Maintain annual OSHA Blood-borne Pathogen
Maintain annual PPD skin test or TB Screening Form
Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement Program
Must complete annual performance evaluation and return in a timely manner, including competency skills checklist
Attends and participated in at least 75% of staff meetings and reviews minutes of those meetings not attended
Seeks professional development opportunities based on individual learning or developmental need