Nursing Coordinator (Digestive Health)
Palo Alto, CA, United States
Job Description
Job Duties
Shift: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday
Work location: Onsite, Palo Alto, CA
Duties and Responsibilities Provides age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients using the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of the human experience
Expedites appropriate care and treatment, using critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment especially given the patient may present with complex problems or potentially life-threatening conditions
Hematology Experience Preferred, was recommended Travel RN Jesse Zillner with Medical Solutions but open to applicants fro.m all agencies
Assesses, triages, and provides nursing consultation, performs follow-up and care coordination during face to face encounters or using telecommunications technologies during encounters
Applies appropriate nursing interventions, such as identifying and clarifying patient needs, conducting health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating nursing and other health services, assisting patient to navigate health care system, and evaluating patient outcomes.
Always focuses on patient safety and quality of nursing care during each encounter.
Interacts with patients during face-to-face encounters or through a variety of telecommunication strategies in the virtual environment, often establishing long-term relationships
Acts as partners, advocates, and advisors, assists and supports patients/families in the optimal management of their health care, respecting their culture and values, individual needs, health goals, and treatment preferences
Facilitates continuity of care using the nursing process, inter professional collaboration, and coordination of and access to appropriate health care services and community resources across the care continuum.
Collaborates with inpatient and other clinic staff to develop informational/educational materials appropriate for the patient population. Assesses learning needs of patient populations and develops curriculum/content accordingly.
Requirements
Education Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing from an accredited academic institution. (preferred)
Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse
BLS - Basic Life Support
Experience Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Benefits Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Sick time off
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