Registered Nurse Ambulatory Specialist Lead

Job Code: RN1580
Full Time Days
8a-5p

 

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

 

JOB TYPE

Classification: Nonexempt

Supervises Positions: No

 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for assisting Providers by preparing patients for medical exam, assessment, and telephone triage. Ensures implementation and success of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper goals, organizes, and directs the clinical environment, and coordinates teams to assure effective care is given to provide quality patient care in physician practices. The Registered Nurse serves as an integral part of the healthcare team at UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, delegate, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

Patient Care: Identifies opportunities to improve patient care based on feedback from staff and customers.  

Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.   Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.  Monitors quality of core process in department. 

Teamwork: Works within a team to achieve patient treatment goals. 

Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.   Participates in regular staff meeting.   Collaborates with other departments or disciplines to achieve desired outcomes. 

Technical Competency: Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures needed.  

Obtains complete history and physical data on patients.   Reviews patient records.   Performs a complete physical exam and records findings.   Establishes presumptive diagnosis.   Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.   Synthesizes data to determine preliminary diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.    Provides care that is appropriate for specific age groups. 

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.

Experience: 3 years of related experience preferred. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: Current RN license in applicable state required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. To be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Excellent human relation skills, possess effective oral and written communication skills, possess leadership and problem-solving skills, operate personal computer. Basic computer knowledge.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demand Code: 20A, Nursing

Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy Physical Demand

The job requires constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills. Attention to detail and ability to write legibly. Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described. It may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper.

 

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes On call responsibilities as directed: No Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes