RN - Pediatric (Clinic)

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

About The Position

The Ambulatory Nurse uses a systematic approach to nursing that incorporates assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. In this pediatric clinic role, the nurse provides and coordinates care for patients ages 0–21, including telephone triage, referrals to outside specialty providers, immunizations and medication administration, in-office procedures, and parent education for newly diagnosed diabetes and food allergies. The nurse also helps obtain prior authorization and coordinate with specialty pharmacies to secure Synagis for pediatric patients. Carle Health is a healthcare organization with nearly 17,000 team members and providers supporting patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Its operations include eight hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. The compensation range for this position is $33.11–$53.88 per hour; actual compensation depends on factors including experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

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

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 documentation of care 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.
Coordinate care for patients ages 0–21, including referrals to outside specialty providers.
Perform telephone triage for acute and chronic needs of patients ages 0–21.
Assist with in-office procedures, such as circumcision.
Provide in-office education to parents of patients newly diagnosed with diabetes and food allergies.
Administer immunizations and medications to patients ages 0–21.
Obtain prior authorization and work with specialty pharmacies to obtain Synagis for pediatric patients.