Charge Nurse (2704)

Company: Siu Medicine
Location: Springfield
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Salary$4,926.38 - $5,419.02 MonthlyLocationSpringfield, ILJob TypeCivil ServiceJob NumberS992528DepartmentFamily and Community Medicine/Springfield-SMSOpening Date07/16/2024Closing Date9/3/2024 2:00 PM CentralFLSAExemptBargaining UnitNon-RepresentedShiftDaysExempt or Non_ExemptExemptDescriptionThis position is responsible for ensuring an efficient clinic workflow at the SIU Center for Family Medicine-Springfield site for the Acute Care Clinic, Triage Nurses, and Lab staff and as such will directly supervise the floor nursing staff and medical staff for the those teams. The individual in this position must be able to act independently considering the daily workload and emergencies of the day as they evolve. In addition, this position will be a working supervisor, filling in one the floor as needed when vacancies or emergencies occur.#IND1Examples of Duties65% ADMINISTRATION1. Directly supervise floor and triage nurses, medical assistants, and lab staff including hiring, evaluation and disciplinary process.2. Order supplies for unit and assist the Nurse Administrator with preparing the Nursing/CMA schedule each week.3. Set daily priorities for the floor nursing/CMA and lab staff assigned to supervise.4. Responsible for the oversight and maintenance of clean, well-equipped and supplied exam rooms, assembles clean and sterile packs for special procedures, and maintains clean and sterile equipment5. Organize workflow for point of care testing at clinic visits.6. Organize pre-visit planning and huddles.7. Work cooperatively with Care Coordinators regarding best care and treatment plans for patients.8. Orient, train and competency new staff.25% PATIENT CARE9. Provide professional nursing services to patients of the Center for Family Medicine including but not limited to the following: taking vital signs, administering blood pressure checks and vision screening tests, skin and tissue assessment, ear lavage, wound management and care, suture removal and care, and assisting the physician in documenting medication management.10. Demonstrate competency in performing the following tests: accu-checks, quick strep tests, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, electrocardiograms, neonatal non-stress tests, hemoccults, peak flows, nebulizer treatment, urine dips, pulse oximetry, and immunizations.11. Assist the providers in examination of the patients including room setup by type of visit and the distribution of patient educational materials according to treatment plan.12. Assist providers in procedural clinics.13. Coordinate patient and family education prior to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.14. Responsible for the preparation of the environment and equipment to assure safe and accurate clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.15. Administer and record prescribed medications and immunizations by IM, subq. intradermal, and by mouth; refill prescriptions under provider order.16. Make judgment decisions regarding urgent visits and/or provide phone advice to patients consistent with nursing body of knowledge.10% TEACHING22. Evaluate residents and other learners in the clinic according to established criteria.23. Teach residents to function efficiently in the ambulatory setting, including appropriateuse of multidisciplinary team approach to care and community resources.24. Serve on and attend program, department and school-wide committee meetings asrequested.Qualifications1) Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois; AND2) One of the following:a. 3 years of work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse; orb. 2 years work experience as a Registered Professional Nurse with 1 year of supervisory experienceCondition of Employment: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.Supplemental InformationIf you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the'Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.'Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.Pre-employment background screenings required.by Jobble

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