Description
RN - Brain & Spine
Department: Brain & Spine - CPG
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 44531
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:45A-4:45P
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Carle Neuroscience Institute
Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Weekend Requirements: no
Other Posting Information: *Special Summer Incentive:*
- Sign on bonus - $5,000
- Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year
- Vacation accrual based on RN experience
Holiday Requirements: no
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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. The patient population consists of individuals having neck, back, or spine related diagnosis.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire or 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 collaborate with others. Encourage attaining certification in ambulatory nursing or specific to neurosurgery or spine related field.
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.
Triage patient phone calls
Assist in procedures in the Injection Suite
Start IVs
MRI and Injection screenings
Patient education for surgeries and injections
Remove staples or stitches
Assist MDs with office procedures
Surgery scheduling
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@
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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