RN - Dermatology

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. This role provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. Carle Health is committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of their patients and communities. Carle Health has grown to include nearly 17,000 team members and providers, supporting patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. The organization comprises eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Carle Health is also dedicated to developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Methodist College. Several of their hospitals, including Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. They offer opportunities in various communities throughout central Illinois for growth and life-long careers.

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)
College Diploma: Nursing (Required)

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.
Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using local anesthetic.
Assist with coordination of care for patient's age 0-150 with skin care issues such as skin cancer acne.
Provide in office education for newly diagnosed skin conditions /or medications for treatment such as Accutane biologic medications.
Obtain prior authorization for dermatology medications work with specialty pharmacies.
Administration of ID/SubQ/IM medications.
Perform telephone triage for acute chronic patient's age 0-150.
Assist with in office procedures such as skin biopsies including administration of local anesthetic, pre-procedural education, post care.