RN - Pain Clinic

Confidential; Bondville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Procedural Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in procedural areas within Illinois. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, families and communities.

Responsibilities include IV therapy, monitoring patients post-sedation, patient education and documentation. Requires IL RN license, ACLS within 1 year, BLS within 30 days, and HS diploma or GED. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required within 1 year.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois.
• Education: HS Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent patient care within the RN scope.
• Ensure adherence to standards of care and scope of practice.
• Perform advanced nursing activities including IV placement and monitoring after sedation.
• Maintain complete and accurate nursing documentation.
• Provide health education to patients and groups.
• Act as preceptor and support staff and students.
• Lead quality-improvement initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Assist in development of departmental standing orders.
• Assess patients pre- and post-procedure, review meds/history, and monitor vitals.
• Initiate IV therapy and manage water management/IV lines.
• Triage calls, obtain prior authorizations, and screen MRIs.
• Educate patients in the office and post-injection areas.
• Order and stock supplies for the department.
• Perform urine drug screens.
• Assist Injectionists with procedures such as epidurals and nerve blocks.

Skills

ACLS certified

BLS certified

RN license

Assessment skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

The Procedural 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: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA);
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA);
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)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.
• Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using conscious sedation, placement of IV's, and monitoring patients in recovery from sedation.
• 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.
• Assess patients in procedural area, both pre and post procedure, review medication, allergies, medical history, and obtain vital signs
• Initiate IV therapy
• Triage phone calls, complete prior authorizations, injection screening, and MRI screenings
• Provide education to patients in the office and post-injection area
• Order, stock, and maintain supplies for department
• Perform urine drug screens
• Assists Injectionists with procedures (epidural, nerve block, joint injection, radiofrequency nerve ablation, etc)

About Us

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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: .

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.