RN - General Surgery - Methodist
About The Position
Under the direction of a health care provider, the Clinical Nurse RN is responsible for delivering patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being. The role supports providers and clinical staff in preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures, and applies the nursing process within licensure guidelines. The RN also provides patient education, telephone triage, follow-up, and clinical coordination, while ensuring timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record. The position includes coordinating referrals, laboratory testing, follow-up appointments, imaging, medications, and hospital or in-office procedures. The RN supervises delegated duties to LPNs and CMAs on approved clinical protocols and maintains compliance with applicable clinical, safety, privacy, and workplace policies.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
- College diploma in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatments, and minor surgical procedures.
- Demonstrate competence in clinical skills needed to carry out assigned duties.
- Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, as required.
- Apply the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—within licensure guidelines.
- Provide and document telephone triage advice for home care of illnesses or conditions, and conduct follow-up calls about patient health and progress as needed.
- Administer vaccines and prescribed medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes.
- Place urinary catheters and IVs according to protocol and license.
- Schedule patient referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider.
- Complete forms and requisitions for referrals or laboratory testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
- Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures and comply with precertification requirements.
- Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to monitor patients’ disease status.
- Document patient care promptly and appropriately in the electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
- Supervise duties delegated to LPNs and CMAs under approved clinical protocols.
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety, and Risk Management guidelines, as well as organizational policies including Compliance, HIPAA, and workplace rules.
- Demonstrate initiative in improving quality and customer service and strive to exceed customer expectations.
- Educate patients and families using the Teach-back method according to protocols and guidelines.
- Manage nursing in-basket messages, prescription refills, and communication of results to patients.
- Assist with scheduling hospital and in-office procedures.
- Complete pre-authorizations for medications, surgeries, and procedures as needed.
- Schedule patient laboratory tests, imaging, and other medical tests as ordered by a physician.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
