Clinic Rn - Convenient Care

Position Summary

The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Degree in nursing

Certification & Licensure Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS). ACLS/PALS is recommended within a year of hire.

Experience Requirements

Previous healthcare experience is preferred

Skills And Knowledge

Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others.

Essential Functions

• Telephone triage and work in basket.
• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
• Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Performs patient education
• Assist providers with procedures such as vaginal exams, suture and staple placement, and incision and drainage.
• Rooming patients which includes obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, chief complaint ect.
• Administers medication (IM, PO, Rectal, IV, SQ and Inhaled).
• Member of the Code Team.
• Serve as preceptor for new employees.
• Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Resource Nurse for his/her shifts.
• Perform the following procedures: Ear washes, Nebulizer Treatments, Peak Flows, Splint Applications, Crutch Training, and Wound Care, Point of Care Testing, IV starts and therapy, Vision Screenings, EKG, Catheterizations and Suture/Staple removal.
• Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.

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Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.