The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
• Procedures: Cortrosyn - includes lab draw, specimen collection and paperwork
• Mix meal testing
• Assisting MD with testopellet insertion
• Ablation- inpatient and outpatient: RN collaborates with multiple departments to set up procedure for patient. Also includes education to patient regarding lab work and medication changes, ablation process and safety precautions
• Assessing patient via phone post fine needle aspiration for thyroid biopsy
• Insulin education
• POC testing for blood glucose
• Applying, removal and education on continuous glucose monitors
• Forms/letters for disability, FMLA, driving or work
• PI data collection
• Injections