Clinical Nurse, Medicine Specialties

divh2Clinical Nurse, Medicine Specialties/h2pJob Category: Nursing Requisition Number: CLINI006396/ppFull-Time On-site Salary Range: $63,000 USD to $96,400 USD Location: 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20037, USA/ph3Description/h3pThe Clinical Nurse provides safe, patient-centered nursing care in an ambulatory setting. This role performs routine assessments, supports clinical procedures, assists with care coordination, and reinforces patient education while contributing to a collaborative, team-based care environment./ppClinical Assessment Planning/pulliPerform holistic nursing assessments that consider physical, psychosocial, cultural, and environmental factors./liliIdentify nursing problems, establish measurable patient goals, and develop individualized plans of care./liliCollaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to implement and revise care plans as needed./liliEvaluate and document patient progress, modifying interventions to support optimal outcomes./li/ulpPatient Care Clinical Support/pulliProvide direct nursing care, including patient intake, history collection, and assessment of visit reasons./liliAssist physicians and advanced practice providers with clinical procedures and treatments./liliReinforce patient and family education related to conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-management./liliEnsure accurate and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions, and patient interactions./li/ulpCare Coordination Telephone Triage/pulliProvide evidence-based guidance to patients via telephone and in person, assessing needs and determining appropriate next steps./liliPrioritize calls based on acuity; make appointments, route messages, and coordinate referrals as appropriate./liliPartner with support staff to resolve patient concerns and maintain smooth clinic flow./li/ulpProfessional Practice Accountability/pulliDemonstrate sound clinical judgment and adherence to professional, ethical, and legal standards./liliMaintain accountability for nursing care delivered and for tasks delegated to other team members./liliParticipate in quality improvement activities to enhance patient experience, safety, and workflow efficiency./liliUse current nursing research and evidence-based practice to inform clinical decision-making./li/ulpLeadership, Collaboration Development/pulliServe as a role model for professional behavior, teamwork, and patient-centered care./liliAssist with precepting or orienting staff as assigned by the Nurse Manager./liliParticipate in staff meetings, trainings, and multidisciplinary initiatives./liliMaintain clinical competence through continuing education, contact hours, and professional development./li/ulpMinimum Qualifications/ppEducation/pulliAssociates degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited institution./li/ulpLicensure/Certification/pulliCurrent and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington, DC, OR evidence of an active application with a valid out-of-state RN license./li/ulpExperience/pulliA minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience is necessary, preferably in ambulatory or outpatient care environment./li/ulpPhysical Requirements/pulliWalk, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulder frequently in an office setting./liliMust be able to occasionally lift or carry and frequently push or pull up to 100 lbs. as part of the role/liliRegularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment/liliRequires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment./li/ulpAbout GW MFA/ppMFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers, preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals./ppThe GW MFAs leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach./ppEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor./p/div