What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Clinic Occupational Medicine position at Carle Health System?
Overview
5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!
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.
Qualifications
License / Certifications :
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) within 6 months - Department of Transportation (DOT); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); DOT Certified Specimen Collector within 6 months - Department of Transportation (DOT)
Education :
College Diploma : Nursing
Other Knowledge / Skills :
Responsibilities
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.Provides Patient Care : Accurately measures and records height, weight vital signs (temp, pulse, respiration, BP). Completes medication reconciliation. Performs immunization reviews. Administers medications and vaccinations. Assists providers with procedures and treatments; to include joint injections / aspirations, laceration repair, removing foreign substances from the eye, wound debridement, suture removal, and splint applications. Triage work related injuries and phone calls. Medication refills. Performs audiometry, spirometry, respiratory mask fits, EKGs and phlebotomy. Performs ear washes, dressing changes and suture removal. Performs drug and alcohol testing according to state and federal guidelines. Counsels patients / employees on blood body fluid exposures. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Communication : Provides health and wellness education to patients. Provides treatment information to companies, insurance carriers and outside treatment facilities to coordinate Workerrsquo;s Compensation medical treatment.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $29per hour - $49.88per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org / benefits.
Salary : $29 - $50
