Registered Nurse - Homer Glen
Loyola

Employment Type:
Full timeShift:

Description:
Come join our Team! Looking for an experienced RN to provide specialty nursing care in an ambulatory setting. No nights, weekends or Holidays! Great patient centered team . Opportunity to learn procedures and provide telephone triage to patients.
Patient Assessment - Functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues. Clarifies and implements physician orders by administering medications and performing/ordering treatments and testing as prescribed by the physician (Magnet Force #12).

Patient Care - Reviews and evaluates plan of care, obtains information from patient and/or family, and adds to plan of care as appropriate (Magnet Force #'s 2,6). Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team, the patient, and family to promote efficient patient care (Magnet Force #'s 10,11,13). Provides for the physical, cultural and psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Integrates evidence-based practice and professional standards whenever possible. Serves as a champion for patient safety by continually observing and monitoring the clinical environment and assuring that safety goals and standards are considered when providing care in the practice setting.

Communication - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements. Protects confidentiality of patient's Personal Health Information (PHI) (Magnet Force #'s 3,8,13).

Work Flow - Assists with the daily oversight of other clinical staff (other nurse and non-nurse staff members) when directed by the manager to maximize work flow in the practice. Provides feedback to the manager when requested regarding work-related skills of non-licensed personnel. Serves as a mentor and preceptor for new staff and as a constant resource to non-licensed or non-nurse personnel. Remains flexible with work assignments throughout the clinical site to assure appropriate coverage to meet staffing and patient care needs.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required

Experience: Less than one year of previous job-related experience required; 1-2 years of previous job-related experience preferred

Licensure/Certifications: Basic Life Support (CPR); Current Registered Nurse license State of Illinois required; Specialty certification in a clinical or functional area of nursing granted by a national preferred

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