Advanced Clinical Nurse
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager (or Executive DON, Ambulatory), an Advanced Clinical Nurse provides professional skilled age-specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with the physician and other disciplines.
The position demonstrates the professional skills and behaviors to promote comprehensive, cost-effective, and meaningful healthcare for consumers in a diverse healthcare environment. In addition, an Advanced Clinical Nurse promotes and demonstrates advancement in professional practice through additional activities such as quality improvement and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Performs all aspects of patient care, including but not limited to:
- Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough, age-specific clinical assessments.
- Medication Administration: Safely administer prescribed patient medications.
- Care Planning: Identify nursing problems and develop tailored plans of care.
- Care Delivery & Delegation: Provide or delegate care according to Valleywise Health policies.
- Advocacy & Education: Function as a dedicated client advocate and health educator.
- Documentation: Complete and process all required medical documentation.
- Staff Supervision: Indirectly supervise ancillary personnel as directed.
- Quality & Teamwork: Participate in team building and quality improvement activities.
Operational Requirements
- Schedule Flexibility: This position may require standby or on-call time.
