Position Summary The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides comprehensive health care for assigned patients/community as determined by scope of practice guidelines and specialty. This includes completion of a health assessment, determining diagnosis, planning and prescribing treatment within the parameters of medical staff privileges at UI Health and area of expertise. The APRN participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other health care disciplines. The APRN is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at UI Health. Duties & Responsibilities Manage the care of patients within assigned area and/or area of expertise and within parameters of medical staff privileges. Obtain relevant patient health history. Study and interpret patient tests and records. Perform physical exam and record findings. Perform various diagnostic, preventive and/or therapeutic procedures and/or order special screenings and developmental or laboratory tests to diagnose conditions; interpret results. Prescribe/order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and develop a treatment plan. Develop an educational plan for patient/family. Assist with scheduling of patients for upcoming procedures including coordinating with other services (division, departments) and completion of necessary documentation, scheduling forms and clearance. Order appropriate consultation/referral. Determine effectiveness of treatment plan with documentation of treatment provided and patient outcomes. Reassess and modify plan with patient/family and treatment team within the parameters of medical staff privileges. Participates in the educational experiences of nursing students, medical students, residents and other healthcare disciplines. By being involved in case conferences, serving as a preceptor and mentor, assisting with curriculum development and instruction. The Advanced Practice Nurse is required to have and maintain a faculty appointment in order to receive clinical privileges to practice at the University of Illinois Health System. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Position Summary The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position integrates professional practice model, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. Duties & Responsibilities Develops, implements, and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family. Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record. Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan. Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities, and responds to patient’s changing needs. Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback. Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession. Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote, and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students. Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing, support staff and students. Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting. A Certified Medical Assistant typically performs the following duties per healthcare facility protocols (federal, state and university) and specific duties assigned. Duties & Responsibilities: Direct Patient Care Tasks Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including: Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information, i.e. conducts patient screenings during intake process. Administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), etc. Informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas. Obtain specimens by noninvasive techniques, and collect blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture technique Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level. Responds to patient inquires (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry. Transports or accompanies patients as directed. Documents patient medications for medication reconciliation by history. Administers approved injections per appropriate protocol Indirect Patient Care Tasks Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures. Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing. Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data. Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment. Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy. Obtains pre-authorizations and referrals Clerical Tasks Maintains medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure completeness prior to patient exam, obtains missing documentation; documents medical visits, observations, and related activities. Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required. Schedules patient appointments. Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures. Records lab data. Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions. Collects cash payments from patients and keeps accurate record of cash collections. Participates or assists with initiatives to promote effective process design, development and implementation of EHR and other technologies; participates in improvement projects and on assigned committees. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Under the direction of the Physician, performs a variety of clinical and clerical services to support physician practice in an outpatient setting. Duties & Responsibilities: Medical Assistant typically performs the following duties per healthcare facility protocols (federal, state and university) and specific duties assigned. Maintains medical records in Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems, reviews and prepares EHR to ensure completeness prior to patient exam, obtains missing documentation; documents medical visits, observations, and related activities. Assists nursing/medical staff with tasks related to preliminary assessment, education, and documentation of patient condition and the presenting health complaint including: Obtaining vital signs and other pertinent health information, administration of basic tests as by healthcare provider such as EKG, spirometry, pulse oximetry, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments {CLIA), etc., informing the patient of test preparations and directions to diagnostic/treatment areas, and obtaining specimens by noninvasive techniques, and collect blood specimens via capillary and venipuncture technique. Assists medical/nursing staff with tasks or diagnostic/therapeutic procedures appropriate to experience, training and skill level. Transports or accompanies patients as directed. Responds to patient inquires (both in person and by telephone) and relays information to the appropriate clinical staff based on the nature of the inquiry. Under direct supervision of clinical staff and following MD orders, completes requisitions for diagnostic tests/procedures. Assists in collection and processing of patient specimens. Performs and documents point of care specimen testing. Performs necessary follow-up to obtain laboratory/test results and other pertinent medical record information; records lab data. Maintains patient care environment in compliance with safety and infection control requirements including but not limited to ordering, stocking, and monitoring usage of linen, forms and supplies; disposal of soiled and used patient care supplies; sterilization of equipment. Performs and documents quality control tests on equipment as appropriate. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and maintains appropriate cleaning logs per policy. Maintains patient files and medical records; extracts clinical/demographic information as required. Schedules patient appointments. Checks patients in and out, requisitions charts/studies, registers patients and activates accounts according to hospital procedures. Assists other staff with office reception and business support functions. Records lab data. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Position Summary Staff Nurse I is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients, families, self and colleagues, the Staff Nurse I functions as an interdisciplinary team member who provides quality patient care and fulfills unit and organizational goals. Duties & Responsibilities Clinical • Completes required orientation program and unit-specific competencies. • Develops, implements and updates the patient’s plan of care based on on-going assessment of the patient and input from the patient’s family. • Shares information and collaborates with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. • Verifies and implements orders from physician, physician assistant and/or advance practice nurse by performing interventions as prescribed by the provider and documenting accurately in the electronic medical record. • Engages and obtains information from patients and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan • Recognizes symptoms, establishes priorities and responds to patient’s changing needs. • Engages support personnel by delegating appropriate tasks per the Illinois State Nurse Practice Act and provides support and feedback. • Demonstrates a commitment to UI Health’s values through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a clean, safe and therapeutic environment. • Other duties as assigned Professional/Leadership • Advocates for patients, families, and their significant others, the community, and the nursing profession. • Integrates theoretical knowledge, evidence-based research, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide “quality” patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. • Utilizes the hospital approved acuity tool and the electronic scheduling tool, to facilitate optimal staffing, scheduling and patient assignments. • Recognizes and supports Shared Leadership as the selected method of nursing governance •Participates in organizational, departmental and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior. • Demonstrates accountability for job performance by: (1) seeking opportunities to enhance job skills and knowledge; (2) maintaining conditions of employment (RN licensure, BLS and other required unit-specific certifications). • Assumes role of Charge Nurse when assigned, utilizing appropriate resources and tools. • Receives and provides feedback to members of the health care team regarding performance/practice. Organizational • Adheres to UI Health’s Code of Conduct. • Treats patients/families, staff, students and visitors with respect and dignity. • Adheres to Nursing’s time, overtime and attendance policies. • Completes electronic learning modules and related programs as assigned by UI Health by established date • Complies with University Health Services TB, flu and fit-testing requirements • Utilizes established communication channels/chain of command to escalate or resolve patient care problems. • Identifies recurring clinical practice and/or related unit problems and participates in problem solving and resolution. Education/Research • Collaborates with other nurses to identify, promote and provide positive learning experiences for staff and students • Serves as preceptor and/or resource to other nursing staff and students. • Accesses UI Health intranet/Outlook for relevant communication and to review and interpret changes in policy, procedure and other information pertinent to practice •Supports nursing and multidisciplinary research efforts conducted on the unit and UI Health. •Takes responsibility for continued professional growth/development by identification of learning needs and initiates strategies to meet such needs. Reporting Structure •This person works independently within the scope of nursing practice. The Director/CNCII, acting as coach and mentor, provides direction, guidance, and feedback regarding practice and performance. The employee’s performance is evaluated annually in writing and more frequently if needed. Employee and Director will meet on an as needed basis for coaching and mentoring where support, guidance and direction can be given. The RN provides and receives input from peers regarding practice/performance.
