Clinic Nurse (CS26-144)

Description

Clinic Nurse (CS26-144)

Overview

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Clinic Nurse (CS26-144) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

The Nurse Patient Advocate (NPA) is responsible for guiding patient-centered, quality care in the We Care Clinic and We Care Mobile Health Unit to improve the health of an under-served community. The primary role is to maximize the impact of the Inter-professional Care Team (IPCT).

• Advocate for patients and serve as a liaison to facilitate communication between patients and providers.

• Provide patient education and ensure appointments inside and outside the clinic are scheduled and kept.

• Be available to interprofessional team members for consultation and coordinate urgent or emergent services.

• Review medications, gather personal and family medical history, identify the reason for visits, and complete holistic assessments.

• Interact daily with the interprofessional care team and patients to support patient-centered, quality care.

• Help establish and sustain an interprofessional, collaborative culture within the healthcare setting.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Clinic Coordinator.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Licensed as a professional registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
  
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and able to multi-task.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Health coaching and chronic disease management experience preferred.
• Proficient in Spanish helpful.

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of the start date for this position.

Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois Driver’s License or state of Illinois ID Card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days is grounds for immediate separation.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 2703 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at:

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)

Pre-Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Work Authorization Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: [email protected]

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email [email protected].