RN - Adult Medicine

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

17h•$33 - $54

About The Position

The Ambulatory Nurse uses a systematic approach to nursing that incorporates assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. In Adult Medicine, the role includes coordinating care and performing telephone triage for patients ages 18–150, assisting with in-office procedures, educating patients newly diagnosed with diabetes, administering immunizations and medications, and obtaining prior authorizations for testing and outside specialty referrals.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Provide and facilitate competent healthcare for patients and families in the area of practice.
Ensure adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
Ensure documentation of care is complete and accurate.
Provide health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of staff and healthcare students.
Provide leadership for initiatives designed to improve quality of care or clinical outcomes.
Assist the Nursing Supervisor/coordinator with developing departmental standing orders.
Work with the Nursing Supervisor to ensure the department complies with DNV standards.
Assist with coordination of care for patients ages 18–150.
Perform telephone triage for acute and chronic needs of patients ages 18–150.
Assist with in-office procedures, such as incision drainage and joint injections.
Provide in-office education for patients ages 18–150 who are newly diagnosed with diabetes.
Administer immunizations and medications to patients ages 18–150.
Obtain prior authorization for testing and outside specialty referrals.