Clinic Nurse (Building a candidate pool)

at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

• Work Department: Beu Health Center
• Class Title/Code: Clinic Nurse (2703)
• Effective Date: Jul 30, 2024
• Responsibilities:
  Employees at this level participate in a skilled patient care program by applying generalized and/or specialized nursing skills in an outpatient clinic environment. They work under the general supervision of a physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant and/or designated supervisor with administrative direction from the clinic manager/administrator.
  
  A(n) Clinic Nurse typically -
  
  
  1. demonstrates clinical competence in carrying out patient care duties specific to assigned area.
  2. assists physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant(s) with clinics including but not limited to: preparing patient for examination, testing, and/or procedures; obtaining vital signs and other pertinent information; scheduling and/or explaining procedures/tests to patient and family.
  3. obtains complete health and nursing histories for individuals and families who are patients of the clinic; utilizes this information when providing telephone triaging, direct care and patient education.
  4. documents the patient's history, vital signs and chief complaint in the medical record.
  5. interviews patients and their families to determine patient/family dynamics, needs and identification of any contributing factors to illness; guides other staff members in patient teaching; and assists patient's family to participate in patient's teaching plan.
  6. coordinates follow-up of outpatient services; facilitates scheduling and performance of tests and procedures; provides follow-up care in conjunction with attending physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistant furnishing information and teaching.
  7. manages acute and/or episodic minor illness of outpatients, and recommends and initiates treatment as indicated.
  8. screens/triages telephone calls from patients and other customers; answers questions using professional knowledge, expertise, and nursing judgement, and documents actions in patient chart.
  9. following guidelines/protocols established by physician/nurse practitioner/physician assistants(s), refills medications and documents actions in patient chart.
  10. obtains pre-certifications and referrals for managed care patients.
  11. administers medications by appropriate route with consideration for patient safety; utilizes specialized training to prepare and administer immunizations/medications.
  12. performs laboratory procedures specific to assigned area.
  13. responsible for facilitating efficient patient flow within assigned clinic.
  14. responsible for assisting in the operation of the clinic by maintaining patient information for procedures, education and medical records.
  15. follows established patient safety protocols for monitoring patients before, during and after treatments.
  16. serves as a clinical resource to clerical and ancillary personnel.
  17. identifies specialized patient needs and informs appropriate members of the staff.
• Required Qualifications:
  CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
  
  
  1. Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois.
• Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2024
• Additional Information:
  This listing does not represent an actual vacancy; rather open recruitment allows interested persons to submit materials for future vacancies within this classification.