Job Description
The Ambulatory Nurse
Carle McLean County Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is responsible for providing nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation by following standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care.
Position Highlights:
- Number of Physicians or APP: 11 physicians (plus 1 psychologist, but our nursing staff does not assist Dr. Jepson); 8 APPs
- Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about Clinic): Typically not newborns, but in general we see any age range
- Number of Patients seen at clinic per a day: Each provider’s clinic varies, but could be anywhere from 10-12 to 18-20 patients per ½ day clinic
- Department culture and resources: We have a team of primary nurses as well as float nurses who truly work together and support one another. We work closely with the providers – physicians and APPs, ortho techs – CMAs/ATCs, scribes, and admin staff – PSRs, authorization team, and therapy staff
- Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Phone triage is essential; providing education regarding treatment plans/surgery/pain procedures may happen in person during clinic or on the phone when patients call back with questions; multi-tasking with returning phone calls/portal messages/helping during clinic/returning messages to PSR staff trying to schedule patients to name a few; being available to draw blood when needed for PRP injections; organizational skills and being able to prioritize is key – we have a very fast paced practice
- Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
- Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assists nursing leadership in the development of departmental standing orders.
- Shows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendance.
- Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians, and co-workers.
- Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
- Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image.
- Expected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitude.
- Utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the practice of nursing.
- Provides phone triage, and returns patient phone calls withing one business day.
- Assist in minor procedures that may put RN in contact with blood borne pathogens.
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
- Assists during clinic by providing patient education, submitting therapy/MRI orders, work notes, medications, etc.
- Brings patient care issues to physician’s attention.
- Manages physicians schedule for clinic and surgery.
- Obtains and documents health history, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses condition.
- Monitors acute and chronic care management.
Job Tags
Full time,