RN, Immediate Care Lockport

About the role

At Duly Health and Care, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do. With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.

Responsibilities

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Aids Provider in taking patient histories, obtaining vital signs, and preparing patient for routine exams or procedures, including collecting and processing specimens.
• Observes, records and reports the patient's condition and reaction to treatments and/or drugs.
• Administers first aid, immunizations and injections; assists Provider with minor surgical procedures, including the application and/or removal of casts, posterior molds and splints, sutures and staples.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and as directed by the Provider; including oral, cutaneous (i.e., patch), intramuscular, and subcutaneous and IV routes (RNs only).
• Fills out lab requisitions, test orders, patient forms and referral forms as per the Provider's request.
• Tracks and obtains all test results for Provider review; notifies patients of results as directed.
• Assesses the patient's physical, age specific, and psycho-social needs as related to the disease process, treatment, and education.
• Maintains accurate and detailed patient records, charts and other pertinent information; posts tests and examination results.
• Ensures medical chart/lab test results are available and complete and all records are appropriately secured in the patient chart.
• Delivers patient education, according to the individualized needs of the patient and as prescribed by the Provider and/or Group policy.
• Responds to patient questions and appropriately provides reassurance while responding to patient concerns.
• Triage Phone Response: Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Triages patient messages and responds in accordance with departmental policy and procedures. May assist in arranging tests or admissions, calling in prescriptions, etc. Reviews and prioritizes same day messages.
• Under direction of the Provider, RNs can assess and determine patient needs...
• LPNs can convey symptoms to a Registered Nurse, physician, PA or NA for best course of action.
• Safety Procedures: Responsible for routine maintenance and preparation of medical equipment; cleans, disinfects, and/or sterilizes instruments and equipment following CDC safety and OSHA standards. Follows Group policy and OSHA guidelines for handling of blood and body fluids and uses PPE appropriately. Maintains quality assurance records of the disinfection process; serves as a role model of safe office practice.
• Clinical Resource for Staff: Performs and delegates a variety of tasks to facilitate patient office visits and procedures. Aware of coding and reimbursement issues in delivering care. Available to other office clinical and non-clinical staff to answer questions and provide assistance as appropriate. Assists in orienting and training new staff.
• Other Duties as Assigned: (Depending on Office Specific Requirements)
• Maintain Medication Count: Ensures that all controlled substances are secured and appropriately accounted for on a daily basis. Inventories drugs and relays or orders additional supplies. Ensures appropriate transport of expired medications to the centralized mail room.
• Schedules Tests/Procedures: May schedule tests and procedures and obtain insurance pre-authorization.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Registered Nursing program. Knowledge of nursing skills in accordance with nursing standards in the Nurse Practice Act. Must have a current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. A current and valid Illinois Nurse License.

Qualifications

Knowledge of nursing skills in accordance with nursing standards in the Nurse Practice Act. Must have a current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. A current and valid Illinois Nurse License.

Skills and Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills: Conveys a warm, caring, and approachable demeanor. Displays unconditional respect toward others. Able to sense others feelings and perspectives.
• Service Orientation: Ability to anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Oral Communication: Listens openly and clearly conveys messages and information.
• Written Communication and Comprehension: Writes clearly using appropriate grammar, symbols, and medical terminology. Able to decipher and comprehend documentation of others.
• Team Work: Works effectively with others to accomplish objectives and goals. Offers assistance to others in need.
• Multi-tasking: Able to properly perform multiple duties at once.
• Resilience: Effectively manages stress in a fast-paced setting.
• Leadership: Appropriately optimistic and inspiring. Influencing others to act on their own behalf or for the broader good of the group.
• Age and Cultural Specific Care: Able to adjust treatment, instruction, and education to meet the patient's age and cultural background.
• Procedures: Demonstrates sufficient techniques in performing medical procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
• Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
• Employer provided life and disability insurance.
• $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
• Immediate 401(k) match.
• 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
• A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
• Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Pay

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $32.67-49.01/hour with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Schedule

Full Time/36 HoursHours: 9am to 9pm M-F, 9am to 4pm Sat/Sun. 2-3 weekday shifts per week and every other weekend. (Differential pay is offered for nights and weekends)