RN - Orthopedics Total Joint & Foot/Ankle Surgical Specialties

Company: CARLE
Location: Maroa
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

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.

• 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.
• Symptom Based Telephone Triage
• Nursing Assessments
• Non-surgical & Surgical Patient Education
• Surgical Anticoagulation Planning
• Hands On: Suture/Staple removal, Wound Care, Specimen Collection, DME fitting.

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