Registered Nurse, ENT - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

2d•$41 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine Medical Group is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the ENT team at its River East clinic, a community-based physician practice in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood. This is a 100% onsite role for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The nurse provides professional patient care—including assessment, treatment, care planning, and evaluation—according to established standards, protocols, and practices, and assists physicians and staff in coordinating care. The Registered Nurse serves as a primary liaison between 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 protect patient confidentiality.
Obtain and document health histories, chief complaints, vital signs, and health risk factors, and assess disease conditions.
Provide patient care in accordance with practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Carry out prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administer prescribed medications, and monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
Delegate duties as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act and consult or refer to physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent or resolve problems and 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 assigned duties.