Ambulatory Acute Care Surgery Nurse Clinician-Part Time Days
About The Position
The Division of Acute Care Surgery is seeking a part-time Ambulatory Nurse to support outpatient operations. The role includes clinic preparation and coordination, appointment scheduling, elective case coordination, management and triage of patient messages and phone calls, and completion of clinical paperwork. This is a salaried, part-time position of 24 hours per week: 16 hours in person and 8 hours remote. The schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesday required on-site to support the post-operative clinic. The Nurse Clinician works in a multidisciplinary environment and builds effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative units. The position uses nursing skills to assess patients by phone or in person and implement nursing interventions, applying appropriate judgment, independent thinking, and creativity to resolve patient-care issues. The role also initiates and organizes patient education for the population served.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Illinois State Registered Nurse license.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
- At least 2 years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative units.
- Ability to use appropriate judgment, independent thinking, and creativity in resolving patient-care issues.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing; may be required for certain positions.
- At least 2 years of experience in a surgical specialty.
- Prior experience working in an ambulatory setting.
- Familiarity with surgical clearance and imaging requirements, post-operative care, follow-up coordination, and insurance authorizations and coverage.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and coordinate clinic operations, schedule appointments, coordinate elective cases, manage and triage patient messages and calls, and complete clinical paperwork.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, ensure OSHA compliance, report deficiencies, assist with remediation, and oversee appropriate care of medical equipment.
- Provide pre-attending care by comprehensively assessing each patient's chief complaint and needs, using the nursing process, consulting with physicians and other providers, and documenting assessments clearly and completely while protecting confidentiality.
- Perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and lab specimen preparation; demonstrate competency in complex specialty-related procedures as applicable.
- Interpret abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, take appropriate remedial action, and document interventions in the patient medical record.
- Communicate and collaborate with clinical and administrative departments and outside agencies or facilities to coordinate patient care.
- Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards, and document assessments in the patient medical record.
- Manage urgent and emergent medical situations according to organizational protocols, and obtain or operate emergency equipment according to applicable standards.
- Serve as a resource for staff and physicians in daily problem solving and decision-making; proactively address patient-care needs and delegate appropriate tasks to Licensed Practical Nurses and Medical Assistants in accordance with Illinois law and organizational protocols.
- Comply with patient-care policies and procedures, recommend improvements to management, and help ensure new policies and procedures are implemented promptly.
- Initiate and coordinate patient education, confirm patient understanding and return demonstration when pertinent, teach staff, and participate in requested community outreach, support groups, and educational programs.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
- A wide range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
