"Clinic Nurse (2703) - Decatur"

Clinic Nurse (2703) - Decatur

The person in this position will furnish full-time clinical duties in the Decatur Multi-specialty Clinic, covering both Internal Medicine providers. This nurse will assist physicians (including faculty, residents, and medical students) in patient care activities requiring specialized nursing skills and will act as the nurse in the Decatur DMH campus.

Indirect Patient Care: 20%

1. Obtains pre-certifications and referrals for managed care patients.
2. Responsible for assisting in the operation of the clinic by maintaining patient information for procedures, education and medical records.
3. Serves as a clinical resource to clerical and ancillary personnel.
4. Attends in-service classes and other meetings as directed and as deemed necessary; suggests ideas for in-service training and improving patient education.
5. Maintains Basic Life Support certification required to perform nursing duties.
6. Coordinates orientation and training for new personnel.
7. Performs other indirect patient duties as assigned.

Direct Patient Care: 80%

1. Provides nursing support to physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s).
2. Demonstrates clinical competence in carrying out patient care duties specific to assigned area.
3. Assists physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s) with clinics including but not limited to: preparing patient for examination, testing, and/or procedures; obtaining vital signs and other pertinent information; scheduling and/or explaining procedures/tests to patient and family.
4. Obtains complete health and nursing histories for individuals and families who are patients of the clinic; utilizes this information when providing telephone triaging, direct care and patient education.
5. Documents patient's history, vital signs, and chief complaint in medical record.
6. Interviews patients and their families to determine patient/family dynamics, needs, and identification of any contributing factors to illness; guides other staff members in patient teaching; and assists patient's family to participate in patient's teaching plan.
7. Coordinates follow-up of outpatient services; facilitates scheduling and performance of tests and procedures; provides follow-up care in conjunction with attending physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant furnishing information and teaching.
8. Manages acute and/or episodic minor illness of outpatients, and recommends and initiates treatment as indicated.
9. Screens/triages telephone calls from patients and other customers; answers questions using professional knowledge, expertise, and nursing judgement, and documents actions in patient chart.
10. Administers medications by appropriate route with consideration for patient safety.
11. Performs laboratory procedures specific to assigned area.
12. Responsible for facilitating efficient patient flow within assigned clinic.
13. Following guidelines/protocols established by physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s), refills medications and documents such in patient chart.
14. Identifies specialized patient needs and informs appropriate members of the staff.
15. Responsible for and performs any and all LPN/RN functions pertaining to the specialties you are assigned.
16. Performs other direct patient care duties as assigned.

Credentials to be Verified BY Placement Officer

Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.

Condition of Employment

Out of State Applicants that apply to Springfield vacancies in classifications in the occupational area of Professional, Semi-Professional, or Managerial will be subject to the following Condition of Employment: Pursuant to the State University Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date. This should be listed in the Minimum Qualifications for these vacancies.