RN - Ortho/Sports Medicine (clinic) (Bloomington)

Overview

Carle McLean County Orthopedics

Position Highlights:

• Number of Physicians or APP: 11 physicians (plus 1 psychologist, but our nursing staff does not assist Dr. Jepson); 8 APPs
• Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about Clinic): Typically, not newborns, but in general we see any age range
• Number of Patients seen at clinic per a day: Each providers clinic varies, but could be anywhere from 10-12 to 18-20 patients per day clinic
• Department culture and resources: We have a team of primary nurses as well as float nurses who truly work together and support one another. We work closely with the providers physicians and APPs, ortho techs CMAs/ATCs, scribes, and admin staff PSRs, authorization team, and therapy staff
• Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Phone triage is essential; providing education regarding treatment plans/surgery/pain procedures may happen in person during clinic or on the phone when patients call back with questions; multi-tasking with returning phone calls/portal messages/helping during clinic/returning messages to PSR staff trying to schedule patients to name a few; being available to draw blood when needed for PRP injections; organizational skills and being able to prioritize is key we have a very fast paced practice

Qualifications

Certifications: 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); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), 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 leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists nursing leadership in the development of departmental standing orders.Shows initiative and dependability including punctuality and attendance.Fosters a culture of outstanding patient service showing courtesy in interactions with patients, physicians, and co-workers.Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.Follows appropriate dress code presenting a professional image.Expected to be a positive and responsible team member with a good attitude.Utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides phone triage, and returns patient phone calls withing one business day. Assist in minor procedures that may put RN in contact with blood borne pathogens. Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response. Assists during clinic by providing patient education, submitting therapy/MRI orders, work notes, medications, etc. Brings patient care issues to physicians attention. Manages physicians schedule for clinic and surgery. Obtains and documents health history, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses condition. Monitors acute and chronic care management.
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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 nations highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the worlds first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $30.39per hour - $52.27per 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 candidates 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.