RN - Convenient Care - PRN (As Needed)

Christie Clinic's department of Convenient Care is seeking a PRN (as needed) RN on a rotating schedule with availability from Sunday-Saturday 8:00am-8:00pm, including weekends and holidays on rotation.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.

Job Qualifications and Expectations

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

• Administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.

• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, examination and/or testing of the patient.

• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.

• Room and arrange for patient testing.

• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.

• Instruct patient and family regarding medication, treatment instructions and patient education.

• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment to ensure patients with emergency situations are given priority, and documenting appropriately.

• Attend and participate in departmental huddles.

• Obtain work list from provider and follow up on labs, tests, reports, etc.

• Administer injections.

• Send prescription refills.

• Obtain prior authorizations for medications, testing, procedures, etc.

• Administer IV therapy and push IV medications.

• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional nursing 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 setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. 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 vacation pay as well as a 401k plan.