Explore efforts to address how the increasing transition of patient care activities to the ambulatory setting requires frequent assessments of job responsibilities and appropriate grading of positions.

Review novel staffing approaches taken in one health system to ease staffing concerns, which allowed for better access to care, reduction in leadership time and energy spent addressing staffing concerns, and financial savings over more costly options such as travelers and overtime/premium pay.

Contact hours available until 5/14/19.

Requirements for Successful Completion:

Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosures:

No planning committee member or speaker declares any actual or potential conflict of interest.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:

No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:

This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AAACN.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:

• After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to describe the advantages of a process that clearly defines RN roles in ambulatory practice settings.

• After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to develop strategies that will provide a quality, flexible, cost-effective contingent staffing.

Melissa R. Mooney MSN, RN

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