*Potential to work remote after orientation*
The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.
- Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
- Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
- Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
- Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
- Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
- High risk phone call triage- suicide calls, safety checks
- Assisting with social work issues- medication payments, assisting with set up of multiple psychiatric/psychology appointments.
- Forms/letters for FMLA, school or work
- Refill line- retrieves patient information from phone line and starts a message in EPIC
- Assist with RAMS- Rapid assessment clinic
- Prior authorization for psych medications
- Injections