Ambulatory Pulmonary RN

SUMMARY:

Provides nursing care for pulmonary patients in the ambulatory setting –primarily via telephone and secure messaging, rather than through direct patient contact. The nurse is an integral member of the pulmonary care team in helping patients achieve optimal lung health and in managing chronic conditions effectively – through assessment, planning, treatment and evaluation/re-evaluation.  Provides safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, individualized and goal-directed nursing care to patients of the division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

• Consistently practices customer service standards.
• Provide nursing triage, assessment and education to patients via nurse visits, telephone interactions and secure messaging
• Manage patient needs including medication management, post procedure instructions and care coordination.
• Serve as a liaison to patients, family members and referring providers with guidance from pulmonary providers.
• Acts as patient advocate in the coordination of patient care.
• Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests.
• Identifies goals for the individual patient and communicates these goals to the appropriate care team member involved in the patient’s care.
• Reports and documents information accurately and in a timely manner
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance where needed. 
• Adheres to BMED Policy and Procedures at all times and is an active participant in the QI program
• Adheres to required infection prevention measures and environmental safety practices.
• Participates in staff meetings and In-services as required/requested.
• Demonstrates flexibility in patient care, assignment, schedule.
• Delegate tasks and direct the activities of unlicensed care providers (schedulers, Medical Assistants and Staff Assistants).
• Utilizing supplies, equipment and resources to contains costs without compromising delivery of care
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of a Professional School of Nursing
• Evidence of continuing education

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Current state licensure as a registered nurse (RN)
• Current certification in BLS

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• Pulmonary, Nurse Triaging, and/or Ambulatory experience required.
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written. Equivalent mastery of the Spanish language is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work well with physicians, APPs, employees, patients, families and others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

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EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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