Overview The Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Department will be responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care of acutely ill patient. Provides care to all age groups through the proper utilization of the nursing process; assessment, formulation of nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of plan of care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Responsible for supervising nursing staff to care for groups of patients. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standars of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Responsibilities Assesses patient’s health status through interview, observation and physical assessment skills. Develops an individualized plan of care with specific goals and target date in collaboration with the patient, family, provider and other members of the health care as appropriate. Implements appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to move the patient toward established goals or outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient’s progress to expected outcomes / goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift and modifies plan of care based on patient’s responses to expected outcomes. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays. Completes documentation in the patient medical record accurately and in a timely manner Demonstrated technical knowledge and skill to safely utilize patient care equipment. Prioritizes work based on changes in the patient condition, changes in assignments and unanticipated interruptions. Collaborates with the health care team to organize tasks and activities from the patient’s admission through discharge. Delegates tasks and activities to other members in the health care team using appropriate Performs all nursing care activities using techniques to promote safety, reduce risks, and follows policies and procedures. Acts as an advocate for the patient with families, physicians and other healthcare team members. Adapts teaching strategies passed on the patient’s response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Implements cultural, age-specific gender and developmental factors into patient/family education about health concerns, disease specific conditions, self-care and long term management of chronic conditions. Promptly follow up on patient’s/ family requests/concerns Provides care to all age groups as defined by nursing standards on each unit. Uses age appropriate communication techniques. Perform tactics to support great patient experience and lead others to support initiatives in patient experience. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 11/2018 Qualifications Education: Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed in the State of Illinois. Certified in CPR or completes certification within 90 days of employment. Experience: 2-3 years experience preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced skills in reading, writing and oral communications. Demonstrated knowledge of basic skills of professional nurse. Demonstrates skills in the use of clinical information systems, basic skills in keyboarding and use of computer systems.
Overview Provides comprehensive health care to patients in collaboration with physicians and other medical staff including medical evaluation, counseling and referrals. Responsibilities Essential Functions and Job Duties Communicates with medical information to clients. Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems. Develops educational programs with age-specific teaching tools for practice patients . Works closely with the Physician with client issues. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs. Review lab results and performs other medical monitoring, adhering to medical policies and procedures. Makes appropriate referrals to physicians. Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and agencies. Collaborates and communicates with other nurses, physicians and outside agencies as appropriate. Performs medical case management, following established departmental policies and procedures. Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories. Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs. Initiates treatments via prescriptions, tests, exams, and procedures. Performs routine health maintenance activities for established patients. Evaluates and treats work related injuries. Documents all care and completed all other required paperwork. Writes progress notes on patients’ charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed. Develops, writes and /or updates Nurse Practitioner practice protocol annually, with physicians review. Assists the physician in monitoring the quality of medical services provided within the department. Performs administrative duties such as writing admission orders, working with staff regarding patient problems scheduling, records and other related duties. Maintains and uses knowledge of current medical practice and skills. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops. Attends meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current CPR card. Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. Knowledge of arithmetic and algebra. Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. Ability to work under stress and unpredictable situations in handling injury situations. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. General Skill Requirements In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements. Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions. Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts. Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively. Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information. Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals. Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations. Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees. Education and/or Other Requirements Must be Registered Nurse licensed in Illinois. Successful completion of a formal nurse practitioner program approved by a national accrediting agency required. Must be certified by a national certified organization recognized by the State Board of Nursing. Environmental Factors This position is performed within an environment of regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, blood and body fluids. This position is performed within an environment of exposure to infection and contagious diseases. Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to possess manual dexterity and mobility to meet demands of the job. While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation and other purposes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and move through an office environment. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to work under pressure with multiple interruptions. Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Note Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job. In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.
Overview *** $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE *** This is a Full Time, Day Shift Position (Three 12-hour shifts, Every third weekend rotation) Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Rehabilitation Services, 3B: will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Services, Pastoral Care, Recreational Therapy and Neuropsychology to progress patients to home. They will work closely with their patients to know their therapy schedule, administer medication and provide assessments. They will also have specific training and education around transferring, dressing changes, medication and wound care. A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Recruiter: Sandy Dunn Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com Responsibilities Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.
Overview CVOR Education Coordinator ** Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois is REQUIRED ** The Education Coordinator, CVOR position is split 50/50 between education and circulating in the ORs, therefore OR or Peri-Op nursing experience is required. This position is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and evaluating orientation and educational programs for both professional and ancillary personnel. Ensures an appropriate process is in place to document staff competencies/skills validations. Assisting to monitor and evaluate efforts to maintain standards of performance within the department, the Educator participates in activities to promote efficiency and effectiveness of service and work processes. Assumes a leadership role in efforts to advance the department’s quality improvement agenda and participates in strategies to enhance patient outcomes and employee relations. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. Recruiter: Sandy Dunn Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com Responsibilities Leadership Personal and professional growth Demonstrates responsibility for own personal and professional growth as reflected in ongoing education and projects. Seeks opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of individual and unit performance. Empowers self and staff to enhance quality patient outcomes as reflected in customer satisfaction and quality indicators. Acts as a role model of professional behaviors and teamwork within the department. Fosters an environment which focuses on values, autonomy and accountability where staff and management see each other as partners in the decision making process. Creates and supports programs/initiatives that promote retention and satisfaction of staff. Promotes and collaborates with staff to provide a climate which demonstrates appreciation and recognition of achievements Clinical knowledge Maintains basic knowledge/skills needed to provide perioperative patient care services and performs patient care as needed to keep clinical knowledge current. Maintains a sound knowledge-base of current trends and developments in perioperative nursing in order to lead changes to improve patient care delivery Communication skills Encourages and facilitates a work climate conducive to open, honest communication and incorporates an effective feedback mechanism. Demonstrates a communication style which is supportive, receptive and non-threatening, thus providing an environment that allows for open immediate expression of ideas and problem solving Speaks openly and freely across organizational lines to obtain and disseminate necessary information for effective department performance Coordination of Orientation/Education for Surgery Department Coordinates orientation programs for new employees within the Surgery Department. Prepares the orientation content and schedules and discusses with appropriate Nurse Manager, Specialty Resource Person, and preceptors. Collaborates with Nurse Manager, Specialty Resource Person, and preceptors for assistance as indicated. Plans with the learner to determine his/her knowledge background and encourages attendance at all appropriate classes. Maintains records and reports of orientation programs. Evaluates the achievement of program goals/skill requirements by each orientee in accordance with specified criteria and stated objectives. Develops process for ongoing evaluation and revision of orientation programs. Coordinates preceptor program and provides ongoing development opportunities to enable preceptors to maintain skills. Is accountable for performance monitoring and feedback for orientees. Acts as a primary resource for orientees assisting with conflict resolution and implementing solutions to problems. Identifies ongoing learning needs of the staff and assumes a leadership role in planning inservice programs for the department to ensure ongoing staff competency/skills validation. Supports a climate conducive to learning and growth. Provides leadership for the development of ongoing educational programs for staff and management personnel. Ensures a process is in place to appropriately document staff competencies. Conducts learning needs assessments and uses the results to plan or revise learning activities. Promotes effective working relationships to allow exchange of information to assist in identifying and meeting learning needs. Provides assistance and supervision to clinical staff as they assist in providing components of educational program. Supervises staff scheduling to assure clinical experiences meet individual training needs Encourages staff to identify personal and professional growth needs and facilitates appropriate opportunities for that growth Interacts with members of other hospital departments is planning and implementing educational programs. Provides educational assistance to other departments as appropriate. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others. COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude. QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results. EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Qualifications Education: ADN required, BSN preferred Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current licensure in the State of Illinois as a Registered Nurse REQUIRED. Holds national specialty nursing certification in clinical area or nursing administration, or completes within 24 months of assuming role. CPR certification required, ACLS certification preferred. Experience: Three years of experience as operating room nurse required. Additional perioperative experience preferred. Ability to write educational goals, prepare schedules and apply theory to practice. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development/training. Outstanding human-relations, interpersonal, and organization skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Overview ***Sign-On Bonus Offered*** Performs nursing care procedures involving initial patient assessment, evaluation, and preliminary testing to meet patient needs; assists Physician with the care of patient. Performs a wide variety of patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages, including general nursing care, administration of prescribed medications and treatments, education of patients and families, and response to patient telephone calls. All care is provided under the supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Responsibilities Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly. Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use. Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider. Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies. Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction. Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives. Performs other related work as required or requested. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Valid state license to practice practical nursing required. Valid CPR certification required. Maintains state required CME. Experience: Prior computer experience preferred. Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.
