RN - Ortho Sports Medicine

Carle-Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Champaign, IL is seeking an Ambulatory Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing care within the RN scope of practice. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, patient education, and collaboration with healthcare teams.

You will act as a preceptor and support quality initiatives, with opportunities to lead improvements and participate in staff development. Requirements include RN license in Illinois, BLS within 30 days, and a HS diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA).
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois (IDFPR).
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provides and facilitates competent health care for patients and families.
• Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
• Documents care accurately and completely; provides health education.
• Acts as preceptor and supports development of staff and students.
• Leads initiatives to improve quality of care and outcomes.
• Assists in developing departmental standing orders.
• Performs symptom-based triage and nursing assessments.
• Hands-on wound care, suture/staple removal, specimen collection, DME fitting.

Skills

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Education

RN License (IDFPR)

HS Diploma/GED

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: 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: H.S. Diploma/GED, 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. 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.

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.