Ambulatory Nurse Specialty Care II, Pediatric Multispecialty Clinic

The specialty nurse plays a crucial role in delivering expert, patient-centered care within a specialized clinical setting or through disease management expertise in an ambulatory clinic. This role conducts comprehensive health assessments and develops tailored care plans for patients with complex or chronic conditions, ensuring optimal outcomes and quality of life. By providing specialized clinical expertise and education, the nurse empowers patients and families to manage their health effectively. Through this role, the nurse also serves as a clinical resource and mentor, enhancing the overall quality of care provided.

This is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any job, with related instruction given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Provides phone consultation to patients while practicing within the nurse scope of practice and utilizes the clinic physician as appropriate. (30%)
• Provides education and patient specific management as it relates to the RN's scope of practice for their specialty. (20%)
• Assists the physician with all clinic procedures. Maintains knowledge of the set up and prior authorizations needed for clinic procedures. (20%)
• Provides consultation to insurance companies regarding medical questions related to authorizations. (10%)
• Provides all necessary nursing skill and judgment when caring for the patient. This will include medication administration. (10%)
• Documents all interactions with patients in a timely and accurate manner, utilizing the electronic documentation tool, for both in and outpatient. (10%)

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

Minimum

• Associates Degree

Preferred

• BSN/MSN

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Minimum

• California Registered Nurse (RN) License Current Upon hire And
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Upon hire And
• Certification in the specialty, if applicable. See addendum. Upon hire

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum

• 5 years experience or a minimum of 3 years experience in particular disease management in a designated clinic

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Must be self motivated and able to make complex clinical decisions independently and accurately.
• Able to participate in a friendly and efficient manner with all members of the staff, hospital staff and all other customers. Must be a team player who is willing to take on additional specialties and duties as needed.
• The employee communicates effectively. Able to relate complex clinical issues to all parties involved. These may be doctors, patients, insurance company representatives, hospital staff or general staff. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• This position will require the nurse to be flexible and willing to learn the applicable clinic specialty.

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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