RN - Pediatric (Clinic)

Carle Health•Champaign, IL

2d•$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 as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. The nurse provides care and coordination for pediatric patients ages 0–21 in a clinic setting, including triage, referrals, procedures, education, and medication-related services.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from 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 care documentation is complete and accurate.
Provide health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and healthcare students.
Lead initiatives designed to improve quality of care or clinical outcomes.
Assist the Nursing Supervisor/coordinator with 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 or 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.