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Carle Health Hiring for Clinic RN – Float at Urbana, IL Full Time
Job Description
Position Summary:
Seeking a compassionate, dedicated RN who enjoys variety to support multiple ambulatory clinics throughout Carle Health. 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. Shift differential earned for working float pool.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years Healthcare/Medical – Nurse: Registered Nurse
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Reliable transportation to support various branch clinics if needed.
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. ACLS/PALS and Conscious sedation dependent on department trained to Float
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and corroboratively with others.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
- Communicate with physicians on status changes and documentation.
- Ensures efficient patient flow and throughput.
- Performs comfort measures as needed for the patient.
- Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Provides care according to plan of care and orders.
- Phone triage
- Injection
- Chaperoning provider
- Educating patients & Safety screenings—MRI
- Medication Refills
- Telephone messages (patient questions, triage and education)
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- Will need to train in multiple outpatient clinical areas and perform short term assignments to assist with departmental staff absences (vacations, leaves, etc.)
- Travels to multiple departments/clinics in role as needed.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
