Registered Nurse Salaried-UF Health Fam Med-Nocatee- Days - UF Health

Description:

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.

Job Requirement:

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. 

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.

Temperament:

Must be able to perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, or unusual situations. Must be capable of dealing with periodic cyclical workload pressures and levels of responsibility. Required to make independent judgments without supervision. Must be able to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or judgmental criteria. Must have the adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different 

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

Training/Support
• Demonstrated Clinical skill in area of ambulatory care and/or particular specialization (e.g., Pediatrics, ENT).
Clinical Duties
• Ability to serve as a resource for the nursing process.
Regulations/Policies
• Knowledge of regulatory agency standards (e.g. Joint Commission, HRS), Nursing Standards and Florida Nurse Practice Act.
Organization/Prioritization
• Ability to work as a team is essential to the individual's success.
Organization/Prioritization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Attention to Detail
• Attention to detail and quality of work.
Communication
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Customer Service
• Ability to provide dynamic customer service using various techniques including positive language, calming presence, attentiveness, clear communication, and patience.
Math/Analytical
• Mathematical skills to calculate doses, results, and other data.
Medical Terminology
• Proficient in medical terminology, medical record documentation, and clinical processes.

Experience Requirements:

1 year-Ambulatory care setting

Education Requirements:

Associates required
Bachelors preferred

Certifications Requirements:
Basic Life Support- (BLS)- Required at time of hire
Registered Nurse License (FL)- Required at time of hire 

UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace