Registered Nurse - Rheumatology

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Job Description

• Job Summary Responsible for providing disease-specific care and education to patients with acute or chronic conditions in a busy ambulatory setting. Conducts skilled assessments, develops and implements individualized care plans, and supports patients and families in navigating healthcare services. Acts as a liaison between patients, medical staff, and community resources. Administers intravenous infusions as needed. Maintains advanced specialty training to serve as the nurse expert for the multidisciplinary team, ensuring , evidence-based care. Essential Functions
• Assesses and reassesses patients using age- and culturally-appropriate criteria, considering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and environmental needs.
• Identifies patient needs and nursing diagnoses, formulates and documents individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Updates and documents plans of care based on ongoing assessments and patient responses, administering medications safely and accurately according to policy.
• Performs nursing procedures and interventions safely, ensuring thorough and timely documentation in accordance with hospital policies.
• Coordinates discharge planning and provides patient and family education throughout hospitalization, evaluating and modifying care as needed.
• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient status, promptly notifying physicians and other healthcare professionals as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve care processes, outcomes, and patient satisfaction, fostering a culture of teamwork and service excellence.
• Maintains required licensure, specialty training, certifications, and participates in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
• Engages in performance improvement initiatives, data collection, and process optimization to support quality and safety goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Education Requirement Associate’s degree in nursing Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred Experience Requirement 0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Basic Life Support (BLS) Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time) H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L. Loud noises: 1. Never M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O.