Registered Nurse - Infectious Disease Clinic

American Addiction Centers • Oak Lawn, IL

2d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a primarily ambulatory, clinic-based nursing position with a strong focus on patient coordination and communication. In-office procedures are minimal and limited to vaccinations and IM injections for STI treatment. The majority of the role centers on desk-based responsibilities, including patient triage, phone support, medication refills, inbox management, and coordination of care. We are seeking candidates who are comfortable in a high-volume outpatient setting and who value care coordination and patient interaction over procedural work. Prior inpatient experience and/or a background in infectious disease is strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Comfortable in a primarily ambulatory, clinic-based role with minimal procedures (vaccines, IM injections)
• Strong in desk-based nursing: triage, patient calls, refills, inbox management, care coordination
• Able to manage a high-volume outpatient workload
• Interest in patient communication and care coordination over procedural work

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience is preferred.
• Prior inpatient experience
• Background in infectious disease

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
• Patient triage
• Phone support
• Medication refills
• Inbox management
• Coordination of care
• Vaccinations and IM injections for STI treatment

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree