RN, Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

OverviewRN, Registered Nurse - Pediatrics- Joliet and New Lenox (Silver Cross campus)Position Highlights : * Full-Time* Hours : Monday-Friday, 8 : 30-5 : 00pm;

Rotating Saturday shift usually every 3-4 weeksBenefits : * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance and medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider.

• Employer provided life and disability insurance.* $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.* Immediate 401(k) match.* 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact.* 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members.
• Under general supervision, provides high quality support to physicians in meeting the medical needs of the patient.ResponsibilitiesWhat you will do : * Escorts patients to and from exam rooms and readies them for physicians;

takes vital signs, records medical history / symptoms, ensures medical chart / lab test results are available and complete.

• Performs telephone triage, patient education, handling of physician phone calls, pharmacy calls; may assist by calling to set up appointments or arrange hospital tests or admissions.
• Administers immunizations and minor treatments as prescribed; records and documents all such activities in the chart.* Assists physician with procedures as necessary.
• Cleans and stocks all patient examination rooms; cleans and prepares instruments for procedures; keeps list of needed medical supplies.
• Completes paperwork such as ordering lab tests, x-rays, school / work notes, etc.* Clean and sterilize equipment; check and restock medication cabinet as necessary.
• Respond to patient questions and concerns as liaison between physician and patient.* Reports all test results to the patient as directed by the physician.
• Performs OSHA controls as required. Assist in performing narcotic count.* Performs other projects and duties as related to department objectives.
• Must be able to get along with others, to be a team player, to accept constructive criticism from your supervisor and be able to follow work rules.
• Utilizes current nursing practices to provide patient care while focusing on the needs of the patient and exemplifying service excellence, care, concern, respect and cooperation.

As a member of a health care team, functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues.

• Additional duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation : * Current IL RN licensure* Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program* Current CPR certification* Prefer a minimum of one year of professional nursing experience in a clinical or hospital setting but may consider new grad under specific circumstances
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