Registered Staff Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine

Duly Health and Care • Tinley Park, IL

1d • $26 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Staff Nurse provides high-quality support to physicians in meeting patients’ medical needs. The nurse works as part of a healthcare team, delivering patient-centered care and serving as an advocate and initial contact for patient-related issues. The role is based in Tinley Park and may require travel to Elmhurst, Joliet, Westmont, Naperville, and Winfield as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Current Illinois RN licensure.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of professional nursing experience in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred; new graduates may be considered under specific circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to and from exam rooms and prepare them for physicians; take vital signs, record medical histories and symptoms, and ensure medical charts and lab results are available and complete.
• Perform telephone triage and patient education, handle physician and pharmacy calls, and help arrange appointments, hospital tests, or admissions.
• Administer prescribed immunizations and minor treatments and document these activities in patient charts.
• Assist physicians with procedures as necessary.
• Clean and stock examination rooms, prepare instruments for procedures, and maintain a list of needed medical supplies.
• Complete paperwork, including orders for lab tests and x-rays and school or work notes.
• Clean and sterilize equipment and check and restock the medication cabinet as needed.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns as a liaison between the physician and patient.
• Report test results to patients as directed by the physician.
• Perform required OSHA controls and assist with narcotic counts.
• Perform other projects and duties related to department objectives, including additional duties as assigned.
• Work cooperatively as a team player, accept constructive criticism from a supervisor, and follow work rules.
• Use current nursing practices to provide patient-focused care that demonstrates service excellence, concern, respect, and cooperation, and act as a patient advocate and initial contact for patient-related issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, including healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• Five days of paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Twelve weeks of parental leave at 100% pay.
• Financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.

What This Job Offers

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