RN - Convenient Care

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 44,372 - 76,319; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse in Urbana, Illinois. The role involves providing nursing care to individuals and families, ensuring quality care standards, and administering medication. Candidates need to be licensed Registered Nurses in Illinois with a diploma in nursing. Compensation is competitive, ranging from $32.21 to $55.40 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) as mandated by Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent health care for patients and families.
• Ensure adherence to established standards of care.
• Administer medications through various methods.
• Provide health and wellness education to individuals and groups.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient education

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
• College Diploma in Nursing

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.
• Administers medication (IM, PO, Rectal, IV, SQ, and inhaled).
• Performs procedures: Ear washes, Nebulizer treatments, Peak flows, Splint applications, Crutch training, Wound care, Point‑of‑care testing, IV starts and therapy, Vision screenings, EKG, catheterizations, and suture/staple removal.
• Assists providers with procedures such as vaginal exams, suture and staple placement, and incision and drainage.
• Member of the Code Team.
• Resource Nurse for his/her shifts.
• Serves as preceptor for new employees.
• Telephone triage and work in basket.
• Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, medication reconciliation, chief complaint, etc.
• Performs patient education.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $32.21 per hour – $55.40 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, or basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. For more information: [e-mail].