Certified Clinic Nurse (U) (2705)

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine•Springfield, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position provides clinical duties assigned by Simmons Cancer Institute at SIU (SCI). Primary responsibility of the position is to ensure that safe, quality, efficient health care delivery is provided to patients. The incumbent will serve as a patient service coordinator and provide direct nursing services for physicians. This position performs daily application of the School's mission and vision in providing the highest level of quality care to our patients, families, and in working with our employees, physicians, and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
Certification from a nationally recognized professional organization, requiring continuing education and/or ongoing documentation of proficiency in specialty area of nursing practice required of position.
Two years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team
Strong problem solving abilities
Adaptability
Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Acts under the physician's direction in providing nursing care & provides nursing care in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act of Illinois.
Follows standards of nursing practice in accordance with SIU's policies and procedures & Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) evidence-based care & medication manufacturer's direction as indicated.
Follows research protocols when conducting patient research, including obtain informed consent, providing patient care as directed by research methodology, & documenting patient care according to protocol or clinic standards.
Maintains patient confidentiality in all patient interactions & medical records.
Performs nursing assessments on patients in the clinic & on the phone: general, treatment-specific, or problem-specific depending on the need & appropriateness. Assessments include anatomy & physiology, compliance, response to therapy, symptom management, monitoring for complications (i.e. myelosuppression, mucositis, infection, etc.), laboratory & radiographic results, nutrition, pain, psychosocial, home care, patient resources, hospice & bereavement as appropriate to oncology office-based nursing.
Monitors patient's response to therapy & the early detection of complications/side effects. Reports & documents findings to physician (MD) and within electronic medical record.
Performs clinic laboratory testing & procedural testing according to clinic protocols. Reports findings to MD & documents with electronic medical record.
Provides follow-up coordination of patient care by telephone with the patient, family, & other health care providers including insurance companies, case managers, home care agencies, pharmacies, extended care facilities, hospice units & hospitals when directed or needed.
Performs patient teaching in regards to disease management, medications, & assists in teaching chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biotherapy, prevention & early detection of complications, symptom management & proper follow-up. Documents teaching, phone calls & nursing assessments, interventions & evaluations in the electronic health record.
Performs nursing procedure such as dressing changes, accessing/discontinuing central lines, administering IV fluids & medications including chemotherapy/biotherapy according to protocol & clinical standards.
Under direction of MD, orders, medication, testing & procedures & documents such in the electronic health record.
Triages phone calls for MD.
Works with other health care team members in the multi-disciplinary clinic including other MD's as requested. Participates with MDs & staff in primary care of outpatients.
Obtains referrals, pre-certifications etc. with third party payers when required/needed.
Organizes & manages outpatient clinics providing clinic nursing care & delegation of clinical duties to licensed practical nurse (LPN) & medical assistants (MA's). Clinic duties include but not limited to evaluating medical records for completeness prior to patient visit; maintaining electronic health records; rooming patients, obtaining patient history, assisting with portions of physical examinations & procedures, obtaining vital signs, height, weight; providing wound care; reviewing current medications & allergies with patient; scheduling appointments, hospital admissions, tests, consultations, etc.
Maintains clean, well-equipped treatment & procedure rooms.
Providing safe delivery of chemotherapy/biotherapy not only for patient but for employees/visitors according to ONS guideline standards.
Responsible for maintaining/managing/assisting pharmacy duties in compliance with USP 797 regulations as needed/required.
Assists in orientation and training of new employees, temporary ones and familiarizes residents & medical students with the clinic operation & physician preferences when requested/needed.
Maintains or delegates inventory of adequate supplies necessary for daily clinic activities and makes recommendations to the Charge Nurse for equipment, commodities, and non-routine supplies.
Assists in monitoring nursing quality assurance within the clinical areas & if requested, participates on committees designed to improve the quality of nursing care provided in the Department's clinics.
Initiates and participates in the development of patient & family education information relevant to patient care.
Offers suggestions to help plan, implement, & evaluate procedures designed to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness within the assigned clinic/office.
Performs other duties as assigned.