OB RN/LPN: Patient Care Leader & Educator

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and to help manage the daily operation of the office while coordinating patient care with care team members and all Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies.

The RN will document in the medical record, administer medications, educate patients, and support the care team across departments.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with ADN, diploma, or BSN required.
• Illinois RN license currently.
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Interview for nursing history and assess health knowledge, documenting findings in the medical record.
• Obtain medical information, chief complaints, vital signs and diagnostic test results for physician examination and document in the medical record.
• Serve as a patient advocate by protecting patient rights and addressing complaints regarding service.
• Coordinate nursing care by interacting with all Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies.
• Administer medications by all routes except chemotherapy (unless the RN has a Chemotherapy and Biotherapy certificate).
• Provide education for prevention and health maintenance and document results in the medical record.
• Orient new personnel to specialty and provide emotional support to patients/family.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA policies.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

RN degree (ADN/ diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Springfield Clinic seeks a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care under the Illinois Nurse Practice Act and to help manage the daily operation of the office while coordinating patient care with care team members and all Clinic departments, hospitals, nursing homes, and home care agencies.

The RN will document in the medical record, administer medications, educate patients, and support the care team across departments.