Job Title: Ambulatory RN 2 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department: PLASTIC SURG RES RECR
Shift: 1st
Specialty: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Job Number: 2023-2013
Date Posted: 06/07/2023
Position Type: Nursing-Ambulatory/Outpatient
Job Qualifications:
Ambulatory RN 2 - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Job Summary:
The Ambulatory RN 2 is a competent RN that exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. The Ambulatory RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Ambulatory RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence-based interventions. The Ambulatory RN2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified.
Position Highlights:
This position will actively provide supervised patient care and be a key participant with the division of Plastic Surgery with the ambulatory Department of Surgery.
Opportunity to work in a collaborative relationship with a health care team committed to achieving growth and meeting established patient care goals.
Primarily supporting the Craniofacial Plastic Surgery Team.
Assist with significant phone triage utilizing expert clinical knowledge, compassion and excellent communication skills.
Provide extensive patient/family education.
Provide guidance and support, and direct workflow of clinical staff.
Position Responsibilities:
1. Relationships and Caring
Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal patient experience and outcomes.
Implements a plan of care that incorporates the unique characteristics of patients, families, groups and communities (Cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age educational and psychosocial).
Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect.
Collaborates and communicates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
Utilizes resources to effectively resolve conflict and improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment.
Coordinates care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of all appropriate health services and community resources across the care continuum.
2. Evidence Based Practice
Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.
Communicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers.
Participates in and contributes to system and clinic-based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence-based activities that improve patient care and outcomes.
3. Technical Expertise
Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.
Applies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families.
Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications.
4. Critical Thinking
Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum.
Critically analyzes patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.
Recognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation.
Establish regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings.
5. Leadership
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
Considers factors related to resource utilization when delivering care to patients and families.
Supports clinic goals and change initiatives and participates in nursing shared governance.
Collaborates with other clinic personnel to ensure task completion to consistently optimize patient outcomes.
Provides education to staff and/or students in the clinic.
Position Qualifications:
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
1-2 years nursing experience required.
Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher.
CPR certification must be current.
Analytical ability is required.
Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Ability to organize and be self-motivated
Basic computer skills, knowledge of Epic or EMR a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
National Certification preferred
IV experience preferred
Ambulatory experience preferred
Abilities:
Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents
Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Company Highlights:
Ranked among the top academic medical centers in the country, Rush University Medical Center is an outstanding place to enhance your career. Everything we do centers on one goal: improving patient care.
Rush University Medical Center is a five-time Magnet® facility, the highest recognition given for nursing excellence. Rush was also the first hospital in Illinois serving adults and children to receive Magnet status.
Rush was ranked #1 Best Hospital in Illinois for Nurses in 2017 by Nurse.org.
Leading academic medical center, acute care hospital w/ 664 licensed beds.
Ranked among the top 20 "Best Places to Work" by really.
Rush offers a competitive salary, and valuable healthy living benefits including: health, dental and vision to help you maintain and improve your health. Rush also offers several ways to invest in your future.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.