Role Overview: This position involves serving as an expanded nursing role within an interdisciplinary team to promote preventative care, conduct screenings, and coordinate disease management services. The nurse provides primary clinical support to providers, patients, and families, assisting in diagnosis and treatment, triaging patient interactions, and developing individualized care plans based on clinical guidelines and patient needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess healthcare, educational, and psychosocial needs; involve patients and families in treatment planning
- Facilitate communication among healthcare team members and investigate healthcare options to eliminate barriers
- Educate patients and families on disease management, care coordination, and health programs
- Implement clinical interventions, monitor therapies, and coordinate laboratory and diagnostic tests
- Maintain documentation in electronic health records, collect data, and ensure accurate record-keeping
- Participate in professional development and incorporate evidence-based strategies into practice
- Coordinate post-discharge transitions of care, assist in designing and evaluating care programs
- Administer medications, vaccines, and manage IV therapy under provider direction
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years RN experience
- Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required); Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)
- Strong clinical skills, communication, and collaboration abilities
- Knowledge of disease management, clinical guidelines, and patient education techniques
Work Environment & Benefits: The role is performed in a clinical setting with a focus on quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional growth. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and family support services.