Clinic RN: Patient Advocate, Educator & Care Coordinator

Springfield Clinic; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, manage daily clinic operations, and coordinate patient care with care teams across departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.

The role involves taking nursing histories, documenting in medical records, administering medications (excluding chemotherapy unless certified), educating patients, supporting physicians, and maintaining HIPAA compliance while

Qualifications

• Educated as registered nurse by attaining an ADN, diploma or B.S.N.
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interview for nursing history, assess health knowledge and documentation in medical record.
• Administer medications by all routes except chemotherapy (RN with a Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certificate).
• Coordinate nursing care with Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes and home care agencies.
• Provide patient education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to Infection Control Policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Education

ADN/diploma/BSN

Job description

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, manage daily clinic operations, and coordinate patient care with care teams across departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.

The role involves taking nursing histories, documenting in medical records, administering medications (excluding chemotherapy unless certified), educating patients, supporting physicians, and maintaining HIPAA compliance while