Family Practice/Pulmonology Nurse
About The Position
The Family Practice/Pulmonology Nurse assists providers in delivering health care services in a dual family practice and pulmonology setting. The role includes taking vital signs, assisting with treatments, administering medications, monitoring usage, and updating patient records. The nurse communicates with patients and families about medical questions and issues, makes referrals to other care providers, and participates in patient education, infection control, and quality improvement. The nurse prepares exam and treatment rooms, ensures instruments are clean and sterilized, and orders, prepares, and maintains supplies and equipment. Duties also include screening telephone calls for physician referral, taking messages about medical questions, relaying prescription messages to providers, and performing diagnostic and proficiency testing on equipment and diagnostic materials. The nurse keeps accurate records of tests performed or sent to other laboratories, maintains electronic medical records, advises and assists support personnel with scheduling tests and treatments, and completes FMLA/WC forms accurately and promptly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Illinois license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
- Current CPR certification.
- Good working knowledge of the nursing process and strong nursing practice skills, including physical assessment skills.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers in delivering health care services in a family practice and pulmonology setting.
- Take vital signs, assist with treatments, administer medications, monitor usage, and update patient records.
- Discuss medical issues and questions with patients and families and refer patients to other care providers.
- Participate in patient education, infection control, and quality improvement.
- Prepare exam and treatment rooms and ensure instruments are clean and sterilized.
- Order, prepare, and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments.
- Screen telephone calls for physician referral, take messages about medical questions, and relay prescription messages to providers.
- Perform diagnostic testing and proficiency testing on equipment and diagnostic materials.
- Maintain accurate records of testing performed or sent to other laboratories.
- Maintain patient information in electronic medical record charts.
- Advise and assist support personnel in scheduling tests and treatments.
- Complete FMLA/WC forms accurately and promptly.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program.
- Employer contributions to insurance premiums.
- 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan with employer contributions.
- Vacation days of 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
- 12 sick days per year, accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Six observed paid holidays.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employer-provided life insurance, with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Health Savings Accounts.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
- Wellness programs.
- Volunteer opportunities.
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
