RN - Eye

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

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Ambulatory Eye Department RN to join a team of highly motivated and supportive RNs supporting 7 ophthalmologists. The role emphasizes patient-focused care, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork, with opportunities to learn and grow through innovative clinical research and advanced treatments.

The RN will provide education to patients and families, support precepting and staff development, and contribute to maintaining high standards of care across the

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days as required by the role.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois per IDFPR requirements.
• College diploma in Nursing as foundational education.

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.
• Assists with minor procedures and lasers.
• Begins IVs and administers dyes/drugs for diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Triage patient and physician phone calls appropriately.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides medication refills.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

RN license (IDFPR)

College Diploma: Nursing

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to join a team that embraces diversity and encourages collaboration to deliver exceptional patient care? You can become a vital member of our Eyecare team by demonstrating a customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, self-development, and teamwork. The Eye Department RN team is a group of highly motivated and supportive RNs. Our RNs support 7 Ophthalmologists and work closely with a diverse mix of skillsets throughout the Eye department. On this team, you are guaranteed to learn, grow and feel welcome! Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world-class Eye care. 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

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
• Education: College Diploma: Nursing;
• Work Experience:

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.
• Assists with minor procedures and lasers.
• Begins IVs and administers dyes/drugs for diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Triage patient and physician phone calls appropriately.
• Provides patient education.
• Provides medication refills.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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, and 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].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $33.11per hour - $53.88per 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 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.