Nurse Clinician - Physician Primary Care Full-time Days
About The Position
The Nurse Clinician works in a multidisciplinary environment and builds effective relationships with patients, physicians, and clinical and administrative teams. The role uses nursing skills to assess patients by phone or in person, apply judgment and independent thinking to resolve care issues, implement nursing interventions, and organize patient education for the unit’s population. The position provides pre-attending care, conducts comprehensive assessments, documents findings and interventions, performs routine nursing duties, and demonstrates competency in complex specialty-related procedures. The Nurse Clinician also interprets test results, coordinates care across departments and outside agencies, triages calls, responds to urgent and emergency situations, supports staff and physicians with problem-solving, delegates appropriate tasks, and helps implement policies and patient education. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, at 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE).
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
- Certification in Basic CPR.
- Two years of relevant clinical experience in an acute or ambulatory care environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (may be required for certain positions).
Responsibilities
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment, comply with OSHA regulations, report deficiencies, assist with corrective actions, and supervise appropriate care of medical equipment.
- Provide pre-attending care and comprehensive assessments of patient complaints and needs using the nursing process; consult with physicians and other providers on solutions and document assessments clearly and completely.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow protocols for release of patient and medical information.
- Perform routine nursing duties, including phlebotomy, medication administration, vital-sign measurement, and lab specimen preparation.
- Demonstrate clinical competency in complex specialty-related procedures, which may include conscious sedation, chemotherapy administration, inseminations, implantable pain pump filling and adjustment, and wound excision and drainage.
- Interpret abnormalities detected in tests and procedures, take appropriate remedial action, and document interventions in the patient medical record.
- Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments and communicate with outside agencies or facilities to coordinate patient care.
- Triage and prioritize incoming telephone calls using clinical assessment skills and service standards, and document assessments appropriately.
- Manage urgent and emergent medical situations according to organizational protocols; obtain and operate emergency equipment as appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for staff and physicians in daily problem-solving and decision-making, proactively address patient-care needs, and delegate 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 ensure new policies and procedures are implemented in a timely manner.
- Initiate and coordinate patient education, confirm patient understanding and return demonstration when applicable, teach staff, and participate in community outreach, support groups, or educational programs as requested.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- A range of benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection from unexpected life events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
