Job description
Position Summary:
***Hybrid/Work from home potential***
Are you looking to join a team that embraces diversity and encourages collaboration to deliver exceptional patient care? You can become a vital member of our Eyecare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, self-development, and teamwork.The Eye Department RN team is a group of 6 highly motivated and supportive RNs. Our RNs support 7 Ophthalmologists and work closely with a diverse mix of skillsets throughout the Eye department. On this team, you are guaranteed to learn, grow and feel welcome!Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class Eye care.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.Come join us today!
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma in Nursing
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
None Specified
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients
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:
- 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.
- Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
- Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
- Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
- Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
- Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
- Assists with minor procedures and lasers
- Begins IVs and administers dyes/drugs for diagnostic tests and procedures
- Triage patient and physician phone calls appropriately
- Provides patient education
- Provides medication refills
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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.
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