Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Internal Medicine - $30 per hour
Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic
Internal Medicine for a nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.Job
Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Internal Medicine
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: StaffThe Registered Nurse is responsible for
professional nursing care according to individual needs of the
patient population within the rules and Regulations of the Illinois
Nurse Practice Act, managing the operation of the office on a daily
basis, and functioning as an integral part of the patient care team
to coordinate patient care by interacting with care team members,
all Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care
agencies. Job Relationships Reports to the Operations Manager
Principal Responsibilities - Interview for a nursing history,
assessment of health knowledge and maintenance, and documents
findings in the medical record. - Obtain medical information, chief
complaints, vital signs and diagnostic test results in preparation
for physician examination and documents in the medical record. -
Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and gives
attention to complaints regarding service. - Evaluate the need for
a referral to other agencies or providers such as Home Health or
community agencies. - Screen all patient problems either in person
or by phone with the resolution being advice or referral to
physician. - Provide a planned education program related to
prevention, health maintenance, specific disease or condition and
documents results in the medical record. - Gives home care
instruction for procedures and medications. - Provide pre and
postoperative instruction for specific surgical and/or medical
procedures. - Document patient education in the medical record. -
Administer respiratory therapeutic treatments and documents
according to policy. - Administer irrigations such as foley
catheter, enemas, ear wash, and document results in medical record.
- Collect specimens including cultures and provides coding. - Apply
and remove casts, provide patient instruction and documents in
medical record. - Perform procedures such as catherization, suture
removal dressing changes following Infection Control Policy and
document results in medical record. - Administer medications by all
routes except chemotherapy (with the exception of RN with a
Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certificate). - Assist the physician in
the examination, treatment of the patient by handing instruments,
providing dressings, preparing equipment, etc. according to
Infection Control Policy. - Orient new personnel to specialty. -
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients/family. - Serve
on the STAT Code Team, may direct the team and provide education to
staff. - Serve as resource to nursing personnel throughout the
Clinic. - May serve as a Health Care Assistant according to
hospital policy. - Coordinate the nursing care of the patient by
interacting with all Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes
and pharmacies. - Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to
performance standards including dress code. - Insure
confidentiality for patients and staff. - Maintain knowledge by
attending appropriate education programs, reading current journals
and literature and documents for yearly evaluation. - Perform
pre-certifications/referrals for insurance companies as necessary.
- Schedule procedures/surgeries as necessary. - Comply with the
Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures. -
Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training &
accomplishments as required per policy. - Provide excellent
customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct
and Ethics Standards. - Perform other job duties as assigned.
Education/Experience - Educated as registered nurse by attaining an
ADN, diploma or B.S.N. Licenses/Certificates - Currently licensed
as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. - CPR certification
per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days
of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Practices independent
nursing consistent with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. - Assumes
accountability and responsibility for own practice and that, which
is delegated. - Ability to serve on appropriate committees. Working
Environment - Works in office setting during the hours the Clinic
is available to patients/families. - Sitting vs. standing averages
to 50-50%. - Minimal lifting requirements. Occasional lifting
required for orthopedics, geriatrics and internal medicine.
PHI/Privacy Level HIPAA1Springfield Clinic Job ID #5263.About
Springfield ClinicSpringfield Clinic has been recognized as on of
the top 100 workplaces to work for 2 years running. We are proud to
deliver exceptional care to our community and strive to be the best
healthcare organization in the Midwest and the country. As an
employee of Springfield Clinic you would be joining a team of
talented individuals that strive to be the best in the industry,
every day. -Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Discount program
- Medical benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
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