RN - Endoscopy Center
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 and supports the providers in the office. At Carle Health, the organization 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 patients and communities. Carle Health has nearly 17,000 team members and providers supporting patient care across central and southeastern Illinois, including eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with over 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. They are also developing the next generation of providers through Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Methodist College. Several Carle Health hospitals hold Magnet® designations for nursing care. Opportunities for growth and life-long careers are offered in several communities throughout central Illinois.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Associate's Degree
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 diabetic education to patients, families and groups.
- Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff.
- Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve quality of care and clinical outcomes.
- Works with other RNs in the department in the development of departmental standing orders to be improved by provider.
- Download meters, fill prescriptions, obtain prior authorizations, respond to patient questions in person and by telephone.
- Prepares letters of disability including completion of FML forms.
- Applying, removal and education on continuous glucose monitors
- Provides insulin education.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
