RN - Primary Care Proctor

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

6d•$33 - $54

About The Position

Under the direction of a health care provider, the Clinical Nurse RN delivers patient care that promotes patient safety and well-being. The role supports providers and clinical staff with patient preparation, examinations, treatments, and minor procedures; applies the nursing process within licensure guidelines; and provides patient education and follow-up. The RN also helps maintain clinic operations, documentation, compliance, and effective teamwork.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through 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, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
Perform clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned duties, including drawing and collecting blood or other samples and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
Apply the nursing process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation—within licensure guidelines.
Provide and document telephone-triage advice for home care, and conduct follow-up calls about patients’ 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 license.
Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider; complete referral and lab requisition forms, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.
Understand inpatient and outpatient specialty procedures and ensure compliance with precertification requirements.
Track follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests, and procedures to monitor patients’ disease status.
Document care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.
Supervise duties delegated to LPNs and CMAs under approved clinical protocols.
Stay informed about clinic, department, and organizational matters by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the intranet.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines, and organizational policies, including Compliance, HIPAA, and workplace rules.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Demonstrate 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.
Support team effectiveness by balancing team and individual responsibilities, welcoming feedback, and prioritizing team goals.
Perform other duties requested by the Clinic Administrator to support smooth and effective office operations.