Registered Nurse (RN) - Vascular Access

Memorial Health•Decatur, IL

2d•$30 - $48

About The Position

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities.

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an approved program in professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Previous office experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.
Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
Evaluates patient telephone calls; follows up with instructions and documentation.
Seeks supervisor and physician advice as needed.
Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
Delegates care to other members of the healthcare team.
Offers input the plan of care; educates patient in plan of care.
Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral. Coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or the family.
Conducts pre-authorization for medication and ordered tests and completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow-up.
Arranges outside laboratory tests. Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.
Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
Performs as a team nurse with providers and other staff.
Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
Scanning and accurate indexing of records from outside sources in the patient electronic health record for provider signature.
Reviews patient’s medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into patients completed chart.
Provides and documents care within the standards of practice, policies and procedures.
Administers and records immunizations, allergy shots and other parental injections; performs related duties.
Performs or assists in specimen collection of waived lab tests; performs related follow up.
Performs various screening tests; sets up equipment and assists with various procedures; assists in emergency situations with appropriate emergency supplies and procedures.
Manages acute and/or episodic minor illnesses of patients by following doctor’s orders and documents treatment.
Inserts and maintains continuous IV infusions; monitors progress (if applicable).
Monitors the patient’s response to care; documents variances and revises plan of care to achieve desired outcomes.
Involves patient’s family and multidisciplinary team; utilizes teaching skills.
Makes phone calls to patient’s family to follow up and to communicate test results.
Sets up referrals based on outcomes and doctor’s orders.
Administers documents and evaluates medications.
Explains procedures and answers questions from patients and their families; provides verbal, written and audiovisual materials; diet consultation; advice on wellness, exercise, preventative care and safety. Assesses patient’s ability to accept and understand instructions; maintains and orders educational materials.
Demonstrates department specific competencies, including age specific competencies for all ages.
Arranges for medication refills.
Shares knowledge, nursing skills, experience, and patient education advice with physicians.
Supports and maintains joint commission standard.
Attends nursing in-service and continuing education programs.
Assumes personal responsibility for quality patient care, environment of care, and professional development.
Assists in coordinating and implementing policies in compliance with all regulatory standards.
Reports ideas and concerns to supervisor concerning improved patient care, customer service and efficient clinical operations.
Maintains clean, well-equipped exam room, and assists in inventory control.
Attends meetings, in-services and continuing education classes; suggests topics and/or conducts nursing in-services.
Assists with maintenance of patient medical records.
Documents vitals, history, meds, procedures and instructions according to DMH policies and unit standards.
Demonstrates care and knowledge in medication administration.
Arranges for medication and medication refills.
Performs other duties as assigned.