Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory)

Quick Facts

Clinical Nurse (Ambulatory) — Direct hire federal role. Provide telephone triage and hands-on nursing care for patients from newborn through age 64, with daily huddles and coordinated care.

Description

Serve as an independent clinical nurse performing telephone triage and direct patient care while coordinating services through a multidisciplinary approach. Administer medications and immunizations via multiple routes, support patient and staff education, and participate in performance improvement activities. Communicate with providers, document clinical events appropriately, and develop nursing care plans including referrals to internal and external support services.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent telephone triage and hands-on clinical care
• Coordinate care using a multidisciplinary approach
• Conduct daily huddle activities
• Provide patient and staff education
• Prepare and administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications and/or immunizations
• Participate in hospital/clinic meetings and performance improvement activities
• Communicate with providers regarding determinations and situations; document events appropriately
• Develop nursing plans and coordinate referrals to support services (internal/external)

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Nursing education from an accredited program (BSN/AS/diploma or higher); transcripts required
• Current, active, full, unrestricted RN license/registration and passing NCLEX
• At least 1 year of qualifying professional nursing experience (or doctorate in nursing/related medical science)
• BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• TB testing
• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B vaccination required
• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement (or approved exemption)
• Suitability/fitness clearance via background investigation; periodic re-verification due to recurring interaction with children/youth
• Pre-employment physical and annual exams
• Drug screening (urinalysis) before appointment; subject to random and reasonable-suspicion testing
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges via credentialing

Benefits

Benefits are available; review the employer’s federal benefits information.