RN - Primary Care Proctor

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 RN supports providers and clinical staff with patient preparation, examinations and minor procedures; performs nursing assessments and interventions within licensure guidelines; provides telephone triage and patient education; administers ordered vaccines and medications; and performs other clinical duties within applicable protocols and license requirements. The role includes coordinating referrals and follow-up care, completing related forms and requisitions, complying with precertification requirements, and maintaining timely documentation in the electronic health record. The RN also supervises delegated duties to LPNs and CMAs on approved clinical protocols, supports clinic operations, and follows applicable clinical, safety, privacy, and workplace policies. Carle Health describes itself as a health system with nearly 17,000 team members and providers, eight hospitals, and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. The posted compensation range is $33.11 to $53.88 per hour. Carle Health states that it offers a comprehensive benefits package; details are available through its benefits website.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
College diploma in Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

Assist providers and clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information and preparing patients for examinations, treatment, and minor surgical procedures.
Demonstrate competence in the clinical skills required for assigned duties.
Draw and collect blood and other patient samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when 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 and conditions, and conduct follow-up calls about patients’ health and progress as necessary.
Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal routes.
Place urinary catheters and start IVs according to protocol and licensure.
Schedule referrals to specialists or outpatient services as requested by the provider.
Complete forms and requisitions for referrals or laboratory testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 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 in the patient’s electronic health record in a timely and appropriate manner using standardized workflows and processes.
Supervise duties delegated to LPNs and CMAs under approved clinical protocols.
Stay informed about clinic, department, and organizational activities by attending meetings, reading emails, and checking the organization’s intranet.
Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, safety, and risk-management guidelines, as well as organizational compliance, HIPAA, personnel, and workplace policies.
Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
Take initiative to improve quality and customer service and strive to exceed customer expectations.
Educate patients and families using the Teach-back method in accordance with protocols and guidelines.
Contribute to team goals, welcome and provide feedback, remain open to others’ views, and prioritize team success.
Perform other duties requested by the Clinic Administrator to support effective office operations.