Christie Clinic's department of Rheumatology is seeking a full-time RN or LPN at the Windsor clinic in Champaign from Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with no night or weekend requirements.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Professional nursing experience is preferred but not required. A current, or in the process of obtaining, a nursing license in the state of Illinois and CPR is required.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments and injections in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Instruct patients regarding the collection of samples and tests.
• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider.
• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication, treatment instructions and patient education.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment to ensure patients with emergency situations are given priority, and documenting appropriately.
• Oversee patient scheduling to ensure patients in emergency situations are given priority.
• Send prescription refills in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications, testing, procedures, equipment, etc.
• Maintain work list from provider and follow up on labs, tests, reports, etc.
• Attend and participate in departmental huddles and any other meetings as necessary.
• Perform related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Evidence of annual completion of health related courses and/or seminars with a certificate and/or CEU’s

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds. Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment. Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. This position allows for interchangeable credentialed roles with varying pay ranges:

RN pay range: $30.30 to $41.66 USD

LPN pay range: $21.18 to $29.12 USD

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including: