Clinic RN - Patient Advisory Nurse

Job Details

Clinic RN - Patient Advisory Nurse

Department: Patient Advisory Nurse

• CFH_10_19

Usual Schedule: 3P-1130P; 4 8 hr shifts/week

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: yes

Job Category: Nursing

Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic

Job Post ID: 37137

Secondary Job Category: Nursing

Experience Requirements: 1 - 3 Years

Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend

Education Requirements: Associates Degree

Shift: Evening

Location: Champaign, IL

Holiday Requirements: yes

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Special Summer Incentive

• Sign on bonus - $5,000 for nurses with 1 or more years experience: External Applicants Only

• Free Health Insurance for the rest of the year

• Vacation accrual based on RN experience

The Patient Advisory team is the first point of contact for our immediate and extended communities, PAN RN's are the key to making sure our patients are cared for 24/7. By providing the ideal blend of autonomy of practice and nursing judgement while still offering support and protections through outlined processes. The ideal candidate will enhance our talented team by offering mastery in chronic and acute process, strong verbal communication skills, ability to critically think and thrive in a fast-paced environment, while remaining patient centric.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

College Diploma in Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Washington within 1 year.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of clinical RN experience (inpatient, outpatient, or ambulatory settings)

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Ability to use clinical knowledge, reasoning, and nursing processes to appropriately manage and direct patient care based on level of acuity and need. Advocates, directs, and provides guidance for the safest and most appropriate level of care by obtaining pertinent health information, conducting thorough review of patient history, and applying clinical knowledge to reported concerns. Uses nursing process to appropriately evaluate and assess the needs of the patient and following department outlined procedures. Must possess strong ability to effectively communicate and maintain professionalism with patients, physicians, and other clinical or clerical personnel. Works well in conjunction with case managers, social work services, and outside facilities. Able to incorporate, adapt, and drive change processes. Must maintain ability to stay organized, utilize resources, and provide solution-oriented care and teamwork. Basic PC and data skills are required, additional knowledge of Microsoft, Epic, and technical applications are a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assesses and triages patient concerns via telephone using embedded adult and pediatric protocols.

• Documents all telephone encounters received/initiated within Epic.

• Completes appropriate EMR documentation and follow up including medication reconciliation.

• Provides medication management assistance by renewing, refilling, cancelling, or transcribing medication orders as appropriate within departmental guidelines.

• Provides education and counseling to patients, families, and groups.

• Facilitates care coordination between patient and provider during 24/7 operations.

• Communicates with outside facilities when appropriate.

• Assists with department tracking and reporting events as requested.

• Provides additional support to other Carle clinical team members when needed.

• Acts as a preceptor and supports the development and retention of other staff.

• Facilitates and provides education presentations when given the opportunity.

• Primarily providing telehealth triage for acute needs for Carle Health, Health Alliance, and additional contracted health systems through daytime and after-hours to facilitate and maintain patient safety and care.

• Maintains working knowledge of specialized processes including but not limited to: Receiving and communicating critical lab value reporting, heart monitor alerts, hospital discharges, AMS patients, Health Alliance ask a nurse portal, pre-procedure calls and rescheduling, patient and provider appointment cancellations, and other miscellaneous tasks as outlined within onboarding and orientation.

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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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