Community Health RN — Impactful Primary Care Nurse

COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF ILLINOIS; Kankakee (IL); Vor Ort; USD 39.000 - 43.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Community Health Partnership of Illinois in Kankakee seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our frontline care team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with providers, and making a meaningful difference in the health of underserved communities.

The RN will assess patients, document health information, administer medications, provide patient education, and coordinate follow-up care within a supportive interdisciplinary team environment.

Qualifikationen

• Active Illinois RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Outpatient/primary care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-service orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to culturally responsive care.

Aufgaben

• Assess patients and monitor changes in health status
• Obtain and document vital signs, medical histories, and other clinical information
• Provide nursing care according to established clinical protocols and provider direction
• Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments as ordered
• Assist providers with examinations, procedures, and follow-up care
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and chronic disease management
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with providers and other members of the healthcare team
• Respond appropriately to patient questions and clinical concerns
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in the electronic health record
• Support infection-control, quality, and patient-safety practices
• Help connect patients with appropriate follow-up care and community resources
• Maintain compliance with applicable clinical, organizational, and regulatory requirements

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Ausbildung

BSN or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Community Health Partnership of Illinois in Kankakee seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our frontline care team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with providers, and making a meaningful difference in the health of underserved communities.

The RN will assess patients, document health information, administer medications, provide patient education, and coordinate follow-up care within a supportive interdisciplinary team environment.