Registered Nurse - Gastroenterology (GI), Full-Time, Days
About The Position
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Care Network, as a Registered Nurse at our Flossmoor clinic. Here you will work alongside our Gastroenterology (GI) team. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. UChicago Medicine Flossmoor offers specialty and primary care for the whole family. Our teams care for children, teens, adults and senior citizens who need annual wellness exams, school physicals, immunizations, injury treatment or help managing chronic illnesses, including diabetes. A Registered Nurse, UCM Care Network, is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards, protocols and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. This position will be located in a community-based physician practice.
Requirements
- Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
- Minimum of one year professional nursing experience
- Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Prior clinic experience
Responsibilities
- Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality
- Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition
- Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations
- Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response
- Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns
- Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions
- Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices
- Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes
- Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management
- Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information
- Posts tests and examination results
- Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Performs other duties assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
