Nursing Consultant; U Job Springfield area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Position: Nursing Consultant (U) (0030)

Employees in this classification are Registered Professional nurses who function in a skilled outpatient environment providing specialized patient care on the Hematology/Oncology specialty area of nursing practice. In addition to providing specialized professional nursing services, employees in this series assist with training related to their area of expertise in the education of residents, medical students, fellows and other allied health professionals.

They work under administrative direction from the clinic manager/administrator.

On-site Only Care Coordination Duties (60%)

Interviews patient and their families to determine patient/family dynamics, needs, and dentification of any contributing factors to illness; guides other staff member in patient teaching and assists patient’s family to participate in patient’s teaching plan.

Coordinates follow-up of outpatient services. Facilitates scheduling and performance of tests and procedures. Provides follow-up care in conjunction with attending physician/nurse practitioner furnishing information and teaching.

Serves as a clinical resource for Hematology/Oncology personnel.

Identifies specialized patient needs and informs appropriate members of the staff.

Attends in-patient rounds with Attending physician and Fellow.

Determines client eligibility for services and care.

Interviews patients and/or family members regarding plans for care, which may include hospital visits and coordinates the specific medical and rehabilitative services recommended.

Develops and coordinates service plans with may include collaboration among agencies to recruit and organize a network of integrated services.

Communicates unmet client needs to responsible parties for appropriate action.

Acts as liaison between families and providers to facilitate communication.

Advocates for family and client’s rights.

Direct Nursing (20%)

Demonstrates clinical competence in carrying out patient care duties specific to assigned area.

Assist physician/nurse practitioner /fellows with clinics including but not limited to: preparing patient for examination, testing and/or explaining procedures/test to patient and family.

Obtains complete health and nursing histories for individuals and families who are patients of the clinic. Utilize this information when providing telephone triage, direct care and patient education.

Documents the patient history, vital signs and chief complaint in the medical record.

Administers medications by appropriate route with consideration for patient safety. Utilize training to prepare and administer immunizations/medications.

Screens/triages telephone calls from patients and other customers; answers questions using professional knowledge, expertise, nursing judgement and documents actions in patient chart.

Performs laboratory procedures specific to assigned area.

Responsible for facilitating efficient patient flow within assigned clinic.

Follows established patient safety protocols for monitoring patients before, during and after treatments, utilizing specialized training and is responsible for direction of appropriate response to adverse effects of treatment.

Acts as a liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies.

Functions as a primary nurse or back up nurse as directed, depending on the need. Follows direction of primary nurse and physician when functioning as the back-up nurse.

Communicates with the call center, patients, and other healthcare professionals in a professional manner.

Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.

Utilizes and maintains equipment used in the assessment and treatment of patients.

Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs.

Rounds on patients in both hospitals. This includes, educating patients and families on current and future care, reviewing medical records, arranging procedures and appointments needed in the outpatient setting to facilitate treatment for disease process, helping with discharge and follow up care needs.

Education (10%)

Attends in-service classes and other meetings as directed and as deemed necessary.

Attends…