RN - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Clinic) + Department: Orthopedics - Sports Med_10_48 + Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area + Job Category: Nursing + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 46337 + Experience Required: None + Education Required: Associates Degree + Shift: Day + Location: Champaign, IL + Usual Schedule: 8a-5p Mon-Fri + On Call Requirements: N/A + Work Location: Orthopedics & Sports Medicine + Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic + Secondary Job Category: Nursing + Weekend Requirements: N/A + Other Posting Information: $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only + Holiday Requirements: N/A Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma Nursing. Continuing education requirements for this position will include one (1) hour of content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement practices. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS None Specified ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + Continuing education requirements for this position will include content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement practices. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards. + Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively with others. Essential Functions: + Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice. + Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. + Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups. + Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students. + Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes. + Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders. + Symptom Based Telephone Triage + Nursing Assessments + Non-surgical & Surgical Patient Education + Surgical Anticoagulation Planning + Hands On: Suture/Staple removal, Wound Care, Specimen Collection, DME fitting. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.