Primary Care RN
Job Location:
Chesapeake, VA - USA
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Job Summary
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Chesapeake VAWork Shift
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The Physician Practice and Clinic Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in a physician practice or ambulatory clinic setting. Reporting to practice or nursing leadership this role assesses patients assists with procedures and examinations administers medications and immunizations and provides patient education and care coordination. The nurse manages triage follow-up and communication with patients between visits and coordinates with physicians and office staff. This role matters because skilled outpatient nursing supports chronic disease management prevention and continuity of care. The nurse handles clinical documentation in the electronic health record supports population health outreach and helps the practice run safely and efficiently.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION
An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
One to two years of ambulatory clinic or medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE
Current state RN license is required. Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Ambulatory Care Nursing (AMB-BC) certification is preferred.
MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Skilled ambulatory assessment and triage. Knowledge of chronic disease management prevention and immunizations. Ability to assist with procedures and examinations. Strong patient education and care coordination. Effective telephone and message triage. Proficiency with the electronic health record and clinical documentation. Comfort supporting population health outreach.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assesses patients and performs triage in person and by phone.
- Assists physicians with examinations and procedures.
- Administers medications immunizations and treatments.
- Provides patient education and self-management support.
- Coordinates referrals follow-up and continuity of care.
- Manages patient messages and results within scope.
- Supports prevention and population health outreach.
- Maintains a safe clean and stocked clinical environment.
- Documents care in the electronic health record.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical Dental Vision plans
Adoption Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance $5250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down $10000
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-member workforce. Diversity inclusion and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission to improve health every day this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
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About Company
Sentara Health, is an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system in Virginia and North Carolina. Sentara improves health everyday.
