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Department: Dermatology - Curtis Rd
Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
Regions: Carle Foundation
On Call Requirements: No
Job Category: Nursing
Work Location: Carle Champaign on Curtis
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic
Job Post ID: 45713
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: No
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Champaign, IL
Holiday Requirements: No
Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN - Dermatology (Clinic) Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN - Dermatology (Clinic)


Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Ambulatory 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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • 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 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.
  • Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.
  • Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using local anesthetic, and placement of IV's.
  • Assist with coordination of care for patient's age 0-150 with skin care issues such as skin cancer & acne.
  • Provide in office education for newly diagnosed skin conditions &/or medications for treatment such as Accutane & biologic medications.
  • Obtain prior authorization for dermatology medications & work with specialty pharmacies.
  • Administration of ID/SubQ/IM medications.
  • Perform telephone triage for acute & chronic patient's age 0-150.
  • Assist with in office procedures such as skin biopsies including administration of local anesthetic, pre-procedural education, & post care.



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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

 

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