Staff Nurse I(U)

SIU Medicine
$31.48 - $34.63 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, extended sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Springfield
Sep 27, 2024
Description This is a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the evaluations and treatment of cardiac and thoracic patients. Primary responsibility of the position is to ensure that safe, quality, efficient health care delivery is provided to cardiac and thoracic patients by serving as a patient service coordinator within the Division and providing direct nursing services and support for surgeons to which he/she is assigned. Please Note: This position is NOT eligible for benefits. Examples of Duties l) Hospital Duties 45% A. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability; diversity and inclusion; as well as continuous learning and improvement. B. Makes rounds on patients at both hospitals. This includes: 1. Speaking with patients/families on current and future care 2. Reviewing patient's records for lab, x-ray, physician and nurses notes 3. Inspecting wounds and/or changing dressings 4. Removing of drains, pressure monitors or sutures as ordered by supervising surgeon 5. Writing factual progress notes in the patient's chart using identifying signature 6. Recording physician's orders in the medical record, as given by the supervising surgeon ll) Nursing Clinic Duties 35% A. Provides clinic nursing care and delegation of clinical duties to LPN's and/or MA's while in clinic. This care may include but not be limited to obtaining patient histories, assisting with portions of physical examinations, administering medications, providing wound care, performing other nursing procedures and documenting nursing functions appropriately. B. Assists with procedures. Sets up and/or completes procedures as necessary under the direction of the MD, APN, or PA C. Develops and implements patient plan of care with the MD, APN, and/or PA D. Supports the clinical efforts of the Division as needed through patient/family teaching, clinical management, discharge planning, etc. E. Provides trauma call assistance and coordinates delivery of patient plan of care F. Organizes clinic patient flow and revises as necessary to maximize physician productivity and minimize patient wait times G. Schedule follow-up patient activities including radiology studies, surgical procedures and other testing as ordered by the MD, APN or PA H. Prepares for upcoming clinics by obtaining history from referring physician, pertinent radiologic studies, laboratory results, and operative reports when appropriate I. Communicates with patients, families and other healthcare professionals J. Uses critical thinking skills to triage patient care priorities for patient phone calls and needs K. Ensures accurate, current, and safe nursing procedures pertaining to patient care through appropriate supervision of clinical personnel in the clinical area L. Acts as liaison between healthcare facilities and other specialty agencies M. Functions as a primary nurse or back-up nurse in Cardiothoracic as directed depending on the need N. Serves as a resource to divisional staff lll. Education 10% A. Provides patient teaching and participates in staff and community education programs B. Provides orientation to daily clinic activities and training for nursing personnel, students and residents C. Assists with instruction of secretaries in the provision of patient activities D. Functions as resource person for general public requesting information regarding assigned Division and SIU Department of Surgery as a whole E. Provides presentations within the medical school and/or hospital on clinical or research topics as requested including continuing education programs F. Assists other members of the division with preparation of educational presentations IV) Administrative Duties 5% A. Completes charge tickets for nursing services provided in the clinic B. Assures that tests and surgeries are precertified according to insurance requirements if necessary C. Participates in development of policies, procedures, and systems to support patient safety and quality care D. Maintains or delegates inventory of adequate supplies necessary for daily surgery clinic activities and makes recommendations to the Administrator for equipment, commodities, and non-routine supplies E. Attends and participates in departmental/divisional staff meetings F. Performs other duties as assigned V) Research Duties 5% A. Assists with planning and implementation of research projects as related to patient care B. Follows research protocols when conducting patient research, including obtain informed consent, providing patient care as directed by research methodology, and documentation patient care according to protocol or clinic standards C. Collects and analyzes data and assists with publishing results as needed D. Attends SCHRIS training and maintains qualifications to participate in research, if applicable Qualifications Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Three years of cardiothoracic nursing experience Supplemental Information If 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." 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