RN - Family Practice

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

Job summary

Carle Health seeks an Ambulatory Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care within the RN scope and in line with Illinois regulations. The role emphasizes patient education, immunizations, diabetes education, and wound care in an ambulatory setting.

Qualifications include an active Illinois RN license, AHA BLS certification within 30 days, and a nursing college diploma. This on-site position supports care coordination and mentoring of staff and students.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois (IDFPR).
• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• Nursing college diploma required.
• Experience in ambulatory care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and facilitate competent health care for patients and families.
• Ensure documentation of care is complete and accurate.
• Offer health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
• Act as preceptor and support development of other staff and students.
• Lead initiatives to improve quality of care and outcomes.
• Assist with care coordination for patients age 0-150 and wound care.

Skills

Patient education

Precepting

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license - IDFPR

BLS certification (AHA)

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

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), 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. Assist with coordination of care for patients age 0-150 Perform telephone triage of both acute and chronic needs for patients age 0-150 Assist with in office wound care and other procedures such as lesion removal. Provide in office education for patients with newly diagnosed diabetes between ages 0-150. Administration of immunizations and medications to patients age 0-150

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 Health 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.