Orthopedics Clinic RN — Hands-On Care & Education Leader

Carle; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse in Champaign, IL, to employ a systematic nursing approach including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the RN scope. The role focuses on patient and family care across communities, within Carle Health’s network.

The position requires an Illinois RN license, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing college diploma. You will provide education, leadership, and support to staff while upholding standards of care and documentation accuracy.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Illinois (IDFPR)
• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA)
• College diploma in Nursing (Required)

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.
• Symptom Based Telephone Triage Nursing Assessments
• Non-surgical
• Surgical Patient Education
• Surgical Anticoagulation Planning
• Hands On: Suture/Staple removal, Wound Care, Specimen Collection, DME fitting.

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois

BLS certification (AHA)

Nursing college diploma

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse in Champaign, IL, to employ a systematic nursing approach including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within the RN scope. The role focuses on patient and family care across communities, within Carle Health’s network.

The position requires an Illinois RN license, BLS within 30 days, and a nursing college diploma. You will provide education, leadership, and support to staff while upholding standards of care and documentation accuracy.