Job Duties
Under the direction of the appropriate manager (Director, Ambulatory Administrator, Operations Manager or Office Manager), supervises and coordinates the day-to-day clinic activities and personnel issues for the back office staff located in the ambulatory setting. Acts as a liaison with staff, departments/practices and patients.
Responsibilities:Essential Functions
• With guidance from immediate manager, assists with personnel and payroll functions for assigned personnel including, but not limited to participating in the hiring process, training process and continuous coaching and feedback for the staff in relation to their performance.
• Provides and documents nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients in the clinic. Assesses and monitors patients to identify problem, then documents and communicates this information to provider.
• Plans, provides and documents age appropriate care based on the patient intake by identifying patient problems, implementing interventions based on nursing standards of care, setting realistic goals/expectations for the plan of care, and monitoring/documenting the patient’s response to all interventions.
• Administers and documents medications and intravenous solutions according to established policies. Clinical care is implemented per ambulatory health care standards, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinates, provides and documents patient and family education. Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
• Serves as a patient advocate by providing compassionate nursing care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient. Ensures quality and safe delivery of ambulatory health care services.
• Ensures appropriate budgetary standards are implemented for labor and supply monitoring.
• Participates in regulatory and proficiency checks for quality management and accreditation requirements.
• Participates as an active care team member in the coordination of patient care.
• Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:Experience Requirements
2 years LPN Experience required
2 years Ambulatory Setting preferred
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required
Associates Nursing preferred
UFJPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace