RN/Administrative Coordinator - Dermatology - Bloomington

Christie Clinic's deparment of Dermatology in Bloomington is seeking a full-time RN/Administrative Coordinator from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements. This position will require the ability to cover the Champaign clinic on Fridays, as needed, to support the department.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices, supervision over the dermatology department, and acting as a liaison between department staff, patients and providers.

Job Qualifications and Expectations

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Administer prescribed medications, vaccines, injections, treatment, suture removals, etc. in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, procedures, examination and/or testing of the patient.
• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints and concerns.
• Advise patients of labs, pathology reports; and book appropriate follow-up care.
• Provide patient education on medications, skin conditions, wound care, pathology, and lab results, etc.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment.
• Assist providers in procedures; such as biopsies, excisions, and closures.
• Monitor patients during procedures and provide after-care.
• Complete worklist in timely manner.
• Manage nurse alert cart, attend nurse alert meetings and respond to nurse alerts, as needed
• Assist with the flow of patient appointments.
• Implement and nurture continuous improvement within and across the department.
• Capable of administering high risk medications/anesthetizing skin prior to procedures.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple providers and carry out orders.
• Perform related work as required.
• Track melanoma patients and post-transplant patients
• Management of department medications including versed and medication fridge
• Assist in training new LPN/RN employees
• Approve staff member vacation and time off requests.
• Act as a time clock manager.
• Establish and maintain staffing schedules to ensure appropriate coverage. Request Float coverage, as needed.
• Interview prospective staff members and oversee the training of new employees.
• Conduct job performance evaluations, including coaching employees to improve performance.
• Perform conflict control and initiate disciplinary action, as needed.
• Coordinate and assist in the interview process of new providers.
• Assist in the integration of new providers to the office.
• Interact with other department coordinators to improve processes.
• Monitor processes within the department for quality.
• Assist with developing and maturing the utilization of Christie Leadership System.
• Assist in setting agenda for provider meetings and attend coordinator meetings.
• Communicate with staff members on any pertinent information.
• Address billing and coding concerns.
• Facilitate and investigate the purchase of new equipment.
• Provide information to the manager to create and maintain the budget.
• Assist in creating department policies and procedures.
• Address Business Office concerns relative to same day appointments.
• Maintain pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Act as a patient liaison to resolve patient concerns.
• Prevent distractions within the department and keep employees on task.
• Oversee all operational functions of the office practice.
• Uphold CLIA compliance
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing or practical nursing
• Evidence of annual completion of health-related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s
• Supervisory and training experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional or practical nursing experience
• Preferred leadership experience
• Preferred clinical experience

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE:

• Possession of an Illinois State Registered Nurse License
• CPR Certification

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical/surgical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids, lab chemicals and other waste common to a health care environment. Ionizing radiation and medicinal preparations are also common. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria.

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

· Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)	· Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
· 401k Plan	· Medical Flexible Spending Account
· Health Insurance	· Group Term Life Insurance
· Dental Insurance	· Identity Theft Protection
· Vision Insurance · Long Term Disability