Registered Nurse (RN), Vine Street (455H)

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Home Services in Springfield, IL is seeking a registered nurse to support patient care both in-person and over the phone. The role involves nursing assessments, planning and patient education, with attention to documentation and infection control.

Responsibilities include administering treatments, assisting providers during exams, performing basic diagnostic tests, and ensuring efficient patient flow. CPR certification and CME compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license to practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Maintains state CME requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follows nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation for patients in person and by phone.
• Documents according to scope of practice and standards of care; ensures entries are complete.
• Assists in patient flow: prep exam room, stock supplies, assist with exams or procedures.
• Provides treatments and medications as ordered by the provider; cleans/disinfects areas after use.
• Assists with diagnostic testing: specimen prep, labeling, and result communication; performs CLIA-waived tests.
• May perform EKGs, rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers as directed.
• Works with team to meet revenue and expense goals; coordinates insurance referrals and pre-certifications.
• Seeks quality improvements and supports patient satisfaction; participates in team goals.

Skills

Listening Skills

Data Entry

Medical Spelling

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Education:

• BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Valid state license to practice as a registered nurse required.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Maintains state required CME.

Experience:

• Prior computer experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information.
• Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly.
• Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider, and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use.
• Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider.
• Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies.
• Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives
• Performs other related work as required or requested.