Registered Nurse, ENT - Full-Time, Days

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine Medical Group is seeking a Registered Nurse for its ENT team at the River East clinic, a community-based physician practice in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. The position is 100% onsite and requires the employee to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The River East outpatient center offers a wide range of care services, including infusion therapy, laboratory services, and radiology services. The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care, including patient assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation of medical care, in accordance with established standards, protocols, and practices. The nurse assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care and serves as a primary liaison among patients, staff, and physicians.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Illinois.
At least one year of professional nursing experience.
Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Prior clinic experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient consent for care and ensure patient confidentiality.
Obtain and document health history, chief complaint information, vital signs, and health risk factors; assess disease conditions.
Provide patient care according to practice guidelines, standards of care, and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Carry out prescribed treatments and medical interventions; administer prescribed medications; monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Delegate duties as permitted under the Nurse Practice Act.
Refer to or consult with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems or concerns.
Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Document patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms, automated systems, and documentation practices.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Track quality assurance data and monitor acute and chronic care management.
Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
Post test and examination results.
Respond to or refer incoming patient treatment-related phone calls.
Perform other duties as assigned.