RN - Behavioral Health Clinic

About the position

This nursing position will join a collaborative team of outpatient behavioral health professionals committed to Carle's mission and values. Will work in a department with 10 physicians and APP's plus 10 psychologists and counselors. Outpatient Behavioral Health population ages 5 and up; this RN position will primarily work with our pediatric psychiatry providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice.
• Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
• Assist with coordination of care for patients age 0-150.
• Perform telephone triage of both acute and chronic needs for patients age 0-150.
• Assist with in office wound care and other procedures such as lesion removal.
• Provide in office education for patients with newly diagnosed diabetes between ages 0-150.
• Administration of immunizations and medications to patients age 0-150.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• H.S. Diploma/GED

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package