Staff Nurse

Staff Registered Nurse (RN)

Princeville, IL

Description

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY:

Works with Clinic Nurse Supervisors in conjunction with Operations, Medical Providers, and the

Quality Improvement Team to ensure quality, comprehensive and coordinated care is delivered to patients.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Communicates health information to patients, support staff, and team members:

a) Assists care teams with identification of complex chronic diseases and conditions to ensure the patient population receives

appropriate care.

b) Coordinates care with the medical, behavioral health and dental teams and patients to assess needs, identify barriers and

coordinate plans of care and communication among multiple providers.

c) Coordinates transitions of care with patients, PCP and other service providers.

d) Relays appropriate information between patient and care team by documenting in EMR.

e) Works to the level of their license to maximize their contribution to Team Based Care .

f) Acts as a resource to MAs to help them work to the level of their certification.

g) Acts as a leader in integrated teams to establish and maintain a positive work environment and strengthen relationships

between teams and departments.

h) Assists with Case Management in a Team-Based Care environment as needed under the direction of the PCP

2) Participates in Quality Improvement and Infection Control initiatives:

a) Supports and contributes to Quality Initiatives that advance the goals of CHP Health Centers.

b) Follows the direction of the Infection Control Manager to uphold the highest standards of patient and staff safety.

c) Participates in PDSA cycles, capturing pertinent information to maximize the effectiveness of Process Improvement

3) Patient Care:

a) Provides professional nursing care for CHP patients following established standards and practices and acting within the scope of the RN license.

b) Interacts frequently with high-risk patients regarding care plans, by phone and in the clinical setting.

c) Acts as an educational resource for patients and staff.

d) Develops and discusses patient self-management plans in conjunction with PCP.

e) Follows up with patients to assess compliance and progress with identified goals.

f) Provides decision support and encourages treatment adherence

g) Assists in PCMH strategies to identify high-risk patients based on diagnosis and other factors; use reports to access data on highrisk patients; work with Lead RN and Clinic Operations Manager (or Lead Nurse) to develop and implement processes to ensurehigh risk patients receive appropriate care at CHP.

h) Triages patients to level of employee licensure: assess patients as needed and provide appropriate nursing care.

4) Team-Based Care:

a) Supports empanelment and helps to maintain accurate and appropriate Provider panels.

b) Support Population Health to proactively improve the health of our community

c) Participates in Team-Based Care and Whole Person Care initiatives

d) Works with QIP Leadership and the Clinic Nurse Supervisor to maintain compliance with all state, federal and regulatory agency

standards (Joint Commission, HRSA etc)

5) Attendance:

a) Ensures attendance and hours worked are accurately recorded in computerized timekeeping system

b) Properly manages paid-time off hours.

c) Responsible for regular, predictable attendance and to work hours as scheduled, which may include evenings or weekends and

travel to different CHP locations as required.

Requirements

Requirements:

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

Job duties require knowledge and training in the field of nursing typically acquired through a formal Associates degree or trade school program in nursing. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Must have Registered Nurse licensure with the State of Illinois,

BLS/AED, OSHA, HIPAA

GENERAL DEVELOPMENT

1) Requires more advanced organizational skills, in order to organize projects or the work of others

2) Job duties require the ability to work independently and as part of a team

3) Job responsibilities require individual development of priorities for effective performance of duties,

including re-prioritization in response to changes in circumstances.

4) Employees are expected to determine an effective response to situations encountered with established precedent.

5) Requires consideration of the impact of own work product on other employees involved in the workflow

6) This position exercises leadership over others, but does not have actual supervisory authority

Physical Demands:

1) Physical requirements include long periods of sitting, some standing and walking as well as considerable bending.

2) Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs.

3) Manual dexterity is required.

4) Must possess normal vision or correctible to within normal ranges.

5) Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor and or operating a keyboard.

6) OSHA Category I Position Classification for occupational exposure to blood and other possibly infectious materials.

We offer competitive pay, an excellent employee benefits package (BCBS Medical, Free Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Free Basic Life Insurance at 1 x your annual salary, 403(b) retirement savings, vacation time, sick time, and personal holidays).

Other perks include reimbursement for qualifying Continuing Medical Education Expenses along with paid time off for CME; uniform allowance, mileage reimbursement, a supportive and collaborative work environment with other dedicated professionals, where you will learn and grow and enhance your skills as a medical professional.