RN - General Surgery - Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

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, provides nursing care within licensure guidelines, and coordinates patient follow-up, testing, procedures, and referrals. The nurse documents care in the electronic health record, educates patients and families, and helps maintain compliance with applicable clinical, safety, and organizational requirements.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) 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 the clinical skills necessary to perform assigned duties.
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, as required.
Apply the nursing process—including 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 regarding patient health and progress as needed.
Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes.
Place urinary catheters and IVs according to protocol and licensure.
Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider.
Complete forms or requisitions required for referrals and laboratory testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-10 coding.
Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures.
Ensure compliance with precertification requirements.
Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to monitor patients’ disease status.
Document care promptly and appropriately in the patient electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Supervise delegated duties to LPNs and CMAs on approved clinical protocols.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety, and Risk Management guidelines.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, including Compliance, HIPAA, and personnel workplace rules.
Take initiative to improve 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 the physician.