RN - Eye
Carle Health•Champaign, IL
•$33 - $54
About The Position
The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation into nursing practice. The RN provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the scope of practice defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The Eye Department RN team supports seven Ophthalmologists and collaborates with colleagues with diverse skillsets throughout the department. The team provides eye care using clinical research, advanced technologies, and treatments.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- College diploma in Nursing.
- 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 care documentation 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.
- Lead initiatives intended to improve quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assist the Nursing Supervisor/coordinator with developing departmental standing orders.
- Assist with minor procedures and lasers.
- Start IVs and administer dyes and drugs for diagnostic tests and procedures.
- Triage patient and physician phone calls appropriately.
- Provide patient education.
- Provide medication refills.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
