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Registered Nurse, Ambulatory - Pain & Spine Care
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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$72,674 / year median in Kentucky
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description :
Job Summary Responsible for providing disease-specific care and education to patients with acute or chronic conditions in a busy ambulatory setting. Conducts skilled assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, and supports patients and families in navigating healthcare services. Acts as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and community resources. Administers intravenous infusions as needed. Maintains advanced specialty training to serve as the nurse expert for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring , evidence-based care. Essential Functions- Assesses and reassesses patients using age
- and culturally-appropriate criteria, considering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs.
- Identifies patient needs and nursing diagnoses, formulates and documents individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Updates and documents plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses, administering medications safely and accurately according to policy.
- Performs nursing procedures and interventions safely, ensuring thorough and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
- Coordinates discharge planning and provides patient and family education throughout hospitalization, evaluating and modifying care as needed.
- Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status, promptly notifying physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve care processes, outcomes, and patient satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and service excellence.
- Maintains required licensure, specialty training, certifications, and participates in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
- Engages in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and process optimization to support quality and safety goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10%
- 50% of the time) F.
Repetitive motion:
3. Intermittent (10%- 50% of the time) H.