Registered Nurse; RN), Gastroenterology

Registered Nurse (RN), Gastroenterology

Job Location:

US-IL-Decatur

Salary: USD $28.25/Hr. – USD $45.21/Hr.

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities.

• Current CPR card.
• Knowledge of physician’s office practices and policies.
• Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record.
• Good communication skills; ability to provide leadership to the nursing staff.
• Medical knowledge and the ability to perform effectively and efficiently.
• Flexible and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations.
• Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; accepts criticism and feedback.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; begins working on time; keeps absences within guidelines.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and written; exhibits good listening and comprehension.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; requires minimal supervision.
• Judgment – Makes sound and accurate decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision‑making process.
• Problem Solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; works quickly.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended periods of time.
• Supervision – Performs work independently or with minimal supervision; assigns and/or reviews work; trains and/or evaluates other employees.

Must be a graduate from an approved program in professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Illinois. Previous office experience is desired.

This position is performed within an environment of potential exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Stand, bend, and reach.
• Perform repetitive hand motion and good body posture due to extended use of computer systems for patient documentation.
• Occasionally lift, push, and pull weight of at least one to five pounds.

• Work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.

• Collects and documents data regarding physical, psychological, and educational needs of patients of all ages.
• Differentiates among emergent, urgent, and non-urgent patients.
• Evaluates patient telephone calls; follows up with instructions and documentation.
• Seeks supervisor and physician advice as needed.
• Establishes priorities in clinic setting and collaborates with Provider regarding plan of care.
• Delegates care to other members of the healthcare team.
• Offers input on the plan of care; educates patient in plan of care.
• Screens telephone calls from patients and evaluates for referral. Coordinates and communicates plan of care with the patient and/or the family.
• Conducts pre‑authorization for medication and ordered tests and completes appropriate forms. Schedules specialized procedures at the hospital; monitors need for follow‑up.
• Arranges outside laboratory tests. Assists physicians by preparing patients and setting up equipment.
• Shares with nursing staff daily scheduling of patients with acute and/or urgent problems.
• Performs as a team nurse with providers and other staff.
• Reports ideas, concerns, and problems to Manager/Coordinator.
• Scanning and accurate indexing of records from outside sources in the patient electronic health record for provider signature.
• Reviews patient’s medical records from previous physician to incorporate pertinent information into…