Ambulatory Care Nurse - RN
Company: Westside Family Healthcare Inc
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Description Description: WESTSIDE IS LOOKING FOR NURSES!
$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS! LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM AVAILABLE! JOIN A
CARING, DEDICATED TEAM MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES!
Westside Family Healthcare is a nonprofit organization that
provides high quality primary medical care without regard to
ability to pay. The Ambulatory Care RN is an on-site RN serving as
an integral member of the patient care team, supporting assigned
care teams by managing high and rising risk patients, coordination
services throughout the continuum of care and serves as the
in-office nurse. The Ambulatory Care RN supports patients by
facilitating implementation of the prescribed medical treatment
plan through patient-centered education of disease processes and
wellness opportunities and through patient self-management skill
development. WORKING AT WESTSIDE MEANS WORKING IN A PRIMARY CARE
MEDICAL HOME. A Primary Care Medical Home is not a special
building. It is a way to provide healthcare that puts the patient
at the center of health care decision-making. As a community health
center, Westside Family Healthcare provides care for everyone who
walks through our doors, regardless of ability to pay, immigration
or citizenship status, national origin, religion, race, ethnicity,
gender identity, or sexual orientation. OUR MISSION: To improve the
health of our communities by providing equal access to quality
healthcare, regardless of ability to pay. OUR BENEFITS: Our benefit
package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision
insurance, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan
with a match, and supplemental insurances. We offer a generous PTO
package and flexibility to provide work/life balance. Westside
Family Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values
diversity. RESPONSIBILITIESManage a caseload of patients identified
as at risk for health deterioration, sentinel events and/or poor
outcomes using the nursing process and established
protocols/workflows. Ongoing evaluation of care coordination
efforts by measuring interventions effectiveness and fostering a
continuous improvement mentality. Partners with the patient and
family, the primary care provider, and other team members to
implement an interdisciplinary plan of care.Participates in daily
huddles with the Clinical Operations team, and other team
meetings/trainings as scheduledProactively and continuously reviews
patient medical records to identify any care needs requiring
intervention or follow up during patient interactionsWorks with
patients and families to ensure both medical and psychosocial needs
are met in order to promote health and well-being and to identify
any barriers that inhibit the patient from adhering to the
prescribed plan of careEducates patient/family about medical
conditions (existing or newly diagnosed) to assist them in
appropriate self-managementProactively incorporates lifestyle
improvement opportunities and preventative care into patient
interactions, empowering patients to reach their individual health
goalsAssesses and documents progress towards goals based on
provider's plan of care; utilizing clinical judgment, established
protocols, review of patients' self-monitory tools and trends in
clinical data (i.e., HbA1c, LDL, BP)Promotes timely access to
appropriate care, increasing the utilization of preventative care
and healthy behaviors to improve the health of the population at
riskProvides ambulatory care support as a member of the care team,
which may include, but is not limited to walk-in and/or telephone
triage utilizing established protocolsProactively advocates for
patient care issues to ensure overall quality and adherence to
provider's plan of care; ensuring care is sensitive to each
specific patient's needsParticipates in quality improvement
activities and initiatives. Other duties as assigned.Maintains
compliance with all professional and organization requirements to
meet position standards PM22Requirements: MINIMUM OBJECTIVE
QUALIFICATIONSGraduate of an accredited nursing program with an
associate degree in NursingActive RN licensure in the State of
Delaware (or compact state) with no restrictions or disciplinary
actionCurrent BLS certificationActive Ambulatory Care Certification
(AMB-BC) - must commit to obtaining within 1 year of hire
PI207373142
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