Job Description

Under general supervision, the ambulatory care services (ACS) registered nurse (RN) provides patient care and education in an outpatient setting to diverse patients, families, and community members throughout the lifespan. The professional RN adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. Essential Functions: Implement evidence-based plan with patient in coordination with healthcare team. Develop, modify patient care and treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions. Provide safe, appropriate nursing care and patient education in an ambulatory clinic setting including newborn visits, foot care, wound care, obstetric care, diabetes education, preoperative teaching. Safely administer medications and treatments as ordered, according to policy. Nursing Assessment – Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient situation. Assess the needs of individuals, families and/or communities to identify potential health or safety problems. Communicates findings to patient and appropriate healthcare team members. Data may be collected as the result of a face to face, video, or telephone encounter. Partners with patient and interprofessional healthcare team to review assessment and plan measurable goals and outcomes and strategies for achievement. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. Advocates for patients and family in accordance with ANA code ethics and professional practice standards. Support interdisciplinary healthcare team through supervision, education, and training of other clinic team members including medical assistants, educators and care navigators. The ACS RN is key participant in the health care team providing problem solving, escalation of patient care issues, outreach to patients and families, and coordination of services and care activities within the clinic setting and the community. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Prepare patients for, and assist with examinations and treatments. Nursing Diagnosis analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Direct and supervise less skilled nursing/health care personnel. Promote positive patient experience. Education: Associate's Degree required. Work Experience: 1-3 years experience in a direct patient care setting. Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA and RN-Registered Nurse - DORA required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/Process/Performance and accrediting body standards. Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Microsoft Office Suite required. EPIC documentation preferred. Shift varies. Work Type PRN/Intermittent. Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system with a Level I Trauma Center, 555-bed acute care medical center, 10 family health centers, and more. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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