Clinic Nurse (RN) - Decatur (U) (2703)

This individual will provide efficient and effective nursing support to the practicing physicians and residents in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The individual will provide quality nursing care and treatment to the obstetrical and gynecological patients examined by the physicians in the attending clinics and by the residents in the residents' clinic.

Sign-On Bonus: Now offering a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year employment commitment for candidates identified for hire before March 31st, 2026!

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*This position is ON SITE only*

Clinical Activities 85%
a. Retrieves patients from waiting area, assigns each to an exam or procedure room, records vital signs and prepares patients for examinations or procedures and sets up proper equipment for procedures.
b. Assists attending physicians in the performance of gynecological examinations, pap smears, endometrial biopsy, colposcopic exam, cervical and endocervical biopsies, vulvar biopsy, treatment of condyloma, wound dressings and debridement, catheterizations, removal of surgical sutures and staples, LEEP procedures, urodynamics and paracentesis, IUDs, birth control implants, pessary fittings, cryo surgery, breast lump aspirations, hysteroscopies.
c. Dispenses oral medications and gives injections in a safe and accurate manner according to physicians and pharmaceutical/laboratory directives with minimal or no discomfort to patients. Telephones and transmits prescriptions to pharmacies per physician directives or department policies.
d. Exercises sound nursing judgment in counseling OB/GYN patients, pharmacies, medical facilities, etc., and explains and/or supplements clinical information, treatment plans, surgical procedures, etc., as presented to the patients by the attending physicians. Instructs out-patients in home procedures such as self-injections, self-catheterization, care of surgical wound, home care of LEEP procedures, and orders appropriate supplies for patients' home care.
e. Determines medical emergencies via clinical data from patient telephone conversations, discusses such with physician or requests immediate patient appointment for treatment.
f. Reviews E.H.R. prior to patient appointment to ensure that recent dictation, laboratory and x-ray results, pathology, cytology and surgical reports are signed in medical record. Updates patient histories, maintains current medication list in E.H.R. and completes appended x-ray and lab reports. Relays accurate results to patients when appropriate.
g. Takes vital signs at regular intervals over an extended period of time, charting variables and reporting irregularities to the appropriate physician when notable.
h. Schedules surgeries, which includes coordinating dates between attending physicians and residents using the electronic calendaring system, securing prior authorizations and medical consents, monitoring lab results, and notifying patients of surgery date and results.
i. Ability/Flexibility to travel to different OBGYN clinic locations as needed.

Clinical Support Activities 10%
a. Serves as a clinical resource to secretarial and clerical personnel in the performance of their respective duties and in coding medical diagnoses.
b. Participates in the in-service training of new and existing personnel.
c. Assists the Charge Nurse in the development of policies and procedures for use in the unit, OB/GYN educational materials for distribution to patients and in the collection of patient data for clinical and research applications.
d. Supervises medical students during the first part of a patient's physical exam as directed by the attending physician.
e. Works with the Charge Nurse on Quality Projects.

Other Duties as Assigned 5%
a. Performs other duties assigned in a professional manner as the initial department representative to all patients.

Credentials to be Verified BY Placement Officer
1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA'S)
1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
2. Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team.
3. Problem solving abilities.
4. Adaptability
5. Excellent customer service skills.

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.