What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic RN-Pediatric-Pediatric-Neurology position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
Provides professional nursing care to patients in the pediatric neurology clinic in the outpatient clinic settings; participates in direct patient care activities; assesses health status by completing a nursing assessment; performs telephone triage; notifies provider of abnormal findings; establishes a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team; collaborates with care team to ensure smooth and effective transitions of car; prepares or supervises preparation of clinic rooms and equipment for use; assists with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures; assists with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned; administers medications and treatments as ordered by provider and monitors patients for response; initiates CPR and other emergency measures; covers other nursing roles within the department; provides health education to patients and families; develops, evaluates, adapts, and documents education to learning needs; assists in preparation of the department specific education for patients and colleagues; facilitates smooth operation of the ambulatory areas; maintains inventories of supplies and medications; participates in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and patient safety; maintains professional growth and development in the nursing field and identified annual core competencies; maintains patient records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing meeting the minimum standard set by the state of Alabama and a current Alabama RN license or current Multi-State RN License in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama. Note: USA Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama.
