Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Tohono O'odham Nation - Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

Position: Professional Nurse in an outpatient setting

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City: Tucson

State: AZ

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Job Responsibilities

Assist the primary provider in gathering patient information for the initial health history of new patients.
Conduct follow-up phone calls on behalf of the care team provider.
Contact patients to discuss test results, complete referrals, changes in medications or care plan, and follow-up on self-management goals.
Serve as primary contact/clinical liaison between referral hospitals, pharmacies, treatment facilities, and patients/families.
Triage patients on the team's panel call or walk in and assist or direct them as appropriate.
Facilitate, schedule, and participate in various patient care coordination activities.
Maintain and update the team's patient panels.
Identify, create, and maintain panels of high-risk sub-populations for care management.
Collect and report clinical measures for a panel of patients.
Lead a multi-disciplinary health care team in performance improvement efforts.
Provide emergency care as needed to patients.
Assess and provide support in health promotion and disease prevention to patients with common chronic illnesses.
Initiate and follow up on patient needs for continuing care or related health services.
Provide patient and family counseling, including telephone triage and counseling with proper documentation.
Conduct nurse visits per standing orders and current orders in the patient's record.
Check stock of drugs, wound care supplies, linens, medical supplies, and other patient-related supplies.
Work closely with other members of the health care team in developing patient care visit plans.
Maintain patient records by completing thorough and accurate documentation of all patient encounters.
Administer medications as prescribed by the primary physician or provider.
Lead/coordinate pre-visit planning for scheduled patients.
Assist in the clinical area by performing treatments and procedures.
Participate in Quality Improvement teams and other committees as assigned.
Act in the absence of the supervisor.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of Tohono O'odham culture, customs, and traditions
Knowledge of HIPAA-related rules and regulations
Knowledge of established nursing concepts, principles, and practices
Knowledge of pharmacology of various drugs
Ability to conduct patient education classes
Skill in providing care and reacting to emergencies
Ability to provide individual and family counseling
Skill to develop Patient Visit Plans
Ability to maintain privileged, confidential information
Computer skills to utilize and document in the Electronic Health Record

Preferred Skills

Fluency in Tohono O'odham language and English
Experience in ambulatory care or clinic setting

Requirements

Experience: One (1) year of experience in ambulatory care or clinic setting is preferred but not required

Education: Degree from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State-accrediting agency

License & Certification:

Active, current, and unrestricted license as a professional nurse
Current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Current certification in Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Current immunization statement including proof of a non-reactive tuberculosis skin test and documentation of immunity for hepatitis B

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

May require temporarily relocation to other TONHC Facilities
Upon recommendation for hire, a criminal background and National FBI fingerprint check required for employment suitability
May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver's license