RN - Dermatology (Clinic)

RN - Dermatology (Clinic)Department : Dermatology - Curtis RdEntity : Champaign-Urbana Service AreaJob Category : NursingEmployment Type : Full - TimeJob ID : 45713Experience Required : NoneEducation Required : Associates DegreeShift : DayLocation : Champaign, ILUsual Schedule : Monday-Friday 8AM-5PMOn Call Requirements : NoWork Location : Carle Champaign on CurtisNursing Specialty : Ambulatory ClinicSecondary Job Category : NursingWeekend Requirements : NoOther Posting Information : $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyHoliday Requirements : NoEmail a Friend Save Save Apply NowPosition 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.

Qualifications : 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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 : [email protected] 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.