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Specific Clinical Responsibilities:
ThePractice Nurseserves as a contact with patients at home and in the ambulatory/outpatient setting to ensure optimal clinical management in collaboration with attending physicians advanced practice providers fellow nurses support staff and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Communicates with patients via daily telephone triage and Gateway messages.
Assists in triage of symptom management and medical urgencies/emergencies to attending physicians and advanced practice providers and guides the patient to the appropriate level of care in the appropriate time frame.
Monitors patients at home for anticipated chemotherapy/surgery/radiation-associated toxicities and screening for unanticipated toxicities/events.
Coordinates home services including but not limited to visiting nursing palliative care and hospice home infusion laboratory services and monitoring etc.
Coordinates and performs blood draws and routine flushing and maintenance of central lines including dressing changes.
Coordinates performs and documents injections and vaccinations per protocol.
Coordinates performs and documents intravenous therapies within the practice and in collaboration with the Short Stay Infusion Unit and Yawkey 8 Infusion.
Assists attending physicians and advanced practice providers with outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including but not limited to bone marrow biopsies lumbar punctures etc.
Educates patients and families about their disease treatment plan medications and home care needs.
Provides assistance with disability forms FMLA forms Advanced Directives and pre-authorizations as needed.
Assesses psychosocial needs of patients and with social services or psych for follow-up.
Practice Nurse Skills:
Excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to problem-solve function as a resource to other members of the multidisciplinary care team and resolves complex issues on behalf of providers and patients.
Comfort in a practice environment that promotes patient-centered care and willingness to advocate for patients and families.
Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to manage multiple tasks and adapt to quickly changing situations.
Knowledge of computer applications necessary to function in an ambulatory/outpatient setting
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills as they relate to specialty practice and clinical expertise based on the most up-to-date knowledge research and current evidence-based practices.
Flexibility to work seamlessly within different specialty clinics.
Job Summary
Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care assessment of patients clinical decision-making regarding nursing care assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner providing individualized nursing care and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate detailed reports and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor record and report symptoms or changes in patients conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess plan implement or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients responses and conditions.
EducationAssociates Degree Nursing required or Bachelors Degree Nursing preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse RN - State License - Generic - HR Only requiredExperienceClinical nursing experience 0-1 year requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment. - Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided. - Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information. - Knowledge of medical terminology. - Excellent verbal and communication skills. - Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
55 Fruit Street
0
Per Diem
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly
Grade
GHCARN055
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