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.
- Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
- Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using local anesthetic, and placement of IV's.
- Assist with coordination of care for patient's age 0-150 with skin care issues such as skin cancer & acne.
- Provide in office education for newly diagnosed skin conditions &/or medications for treatment such as Accutane & biologic medications.
- Obtain prior authorization for dermatology medications & work with specialty pharmacies.
- Administration of ID/SubQ/IM medications.
- Perform telephone triage for acute & chronic patient's age 0-150.
- Assist with in office procedures such as skin biopsies including administration of local anesthetic, pre-procedural education, & post care.