The Primary Care Staff Nurse in Ambulatory Nursing is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, individualized nursing care for patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional clinical and support staff. Collaborates with all members of the care team to ensure that patient care is coordinated, comprehensive, and that care transitions are smooth. Collaborates and actively engages with the care team and practice leadership to identify opportunities and solutions to improve quality, patient access and cost savings.
Principal responsibilities:
Documents, in a timely manner, nursing assessment, interventions, plan and outcome in the patient record
Creates a therapeutic relationship with patient and loved ones
Utilizing a variety of telecommunications technologies, the nurse assesses, triages, provides nursing consultation, and performs follow-up and surveillance of patient status and outcomes
Provides health education to facilitate patient treatment plan
Actively empowers patient and loved ones to effectively manage their health care and navigate the health care system
Respects and supports patient and loved one's cultural beliefs and values, individual needs, health goals and treatment preferences
Collaborates with all members of the health care team to ensure coordination of care.
Provides leadership in the practice to ensure safe, efficient and cost effective care.
Identifies opportunities, and solutions, to ensure a safe, efficient and cost effective practice environment.
Demonstrates compliance with regulatory requirements
Participates in quality and safety initiatives
Generates innovative ideas to improve care delivery and work flow in the practice environment.
Precepts and mentors new members of the team.
Participates in departmental and organizational committees and initiatives.
Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other members of the health care team.
Professional Development
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