RN - Ob/Gyn Clinic- Riverfront

Carle Health•Danville, IL

6h•$33 - $54

About The Position

The Ambulatory Nurse uses a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation into nursing practice. The role provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The nurse provides care to patients needing gynecological and obstetrical services, assists with scheduling surgical services, provides telephone triage, and assists with minor procedures that may involve contact with blood-borne pathogens.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing.
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.

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.
Provide leadership for initiatives designed to improve quality of care or clinical outcomes.
Assist the Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in developing departmental standing orders.
Use assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in nursing practice.
Provide care to patients needing gynecological and obstetrical care.
Assist with scheduling surgical services for patients.
Provide telephone triage.
Assist with minor procedures that may involve contact with blood-borne pathogens.