Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
Carle Health
Urbana, IL

RN - Total Joint & Foot/Ankle Orthopedics

Job Details RN - Total Joint & Foot/Ankle Orthopedics Department: Orthopedics - Sports Med_10_48 Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p Regions: Carle Foundation On Call Requirements: No Job Category: Nursing Work Location: Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Employment Type: Full - Time Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic Job Post ID: 31171 Secondary Job Category: Nursing Experience Requirements: None Weekend Requirements: No Education Requirements: Associates Degree Shift: Day Location: Urbana, IL Holiday Requirements: No Other Posting Information: $5,000 sign-on bonus $5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) For nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only APPLY NOW Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN - Total Joint & Foot/Ankle Orthopedics Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN - Total Joint & Foot/Ankle Orthopedics Job Description JOB 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. 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 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. APPLY NOW All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: [email protected]. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado. 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. Illinois Required Notices * Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws * Federal Required Notices * Employee Rights under FLSA * OSHA * Employee Rights under FMLA * EEO It's The Law * Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision * Employee Polygraph Protection Act * Your Rights under USERRA