RN Lead - Specialty Clinics

RN Lead

$5000 sign-on bonus available (external candidates only). The RN Lead leads nursing and patient care activities for CRMH Specialty Clinics that include multiple departments and sites. The RN Lead is responsible for supporting the Patient Care Manager with administrative duties of the clinical units. The position provides clinical expertise in the nursing process, patient workflows, and care experience. This position will participate in organizational and unit-based quality improvement activities and will provide input on standards of care to maintain quality patient outcomes. They will also maintain the clinical competencies needed to provide direct patient care when the need arises. They will participate in onboarding and training new employees and coordinate staff training needs, including new employee job training and yearly competencies. Specialty departments include but are not limited to Cardiology, Urology, Interventional Pain, ENT/Allergy, General Surgery, Wound, OB/GYN, Podiatry, Cardiac Rehab, and Ortho. This includes off-site locations.

Job Description

• Perform essential job functions of staff nurse for each specialty.
• Act as a role model and support management initiatives for each specialty.
• Resolve work-related issues or assist employees in solving work-related issues; confer with supervisor or manager to resolve more complex situations.
• Assist in the development and review of department policies, procedures, standing orders, and competencies.
• Assist in developing and implementing current and new office processes within each specialty.
• Assist staff in solving work-related issues as needed.
• Be prepared with shift coverage options in case of unscheduled absence of off-hours shift.
• Assist with the orientation, continuing education, and the development of competencies for new and current staff.
• Complete audits that directly impact practice and send follow-up emails for immediate feedback and if possible face-to-face education.
• Complete required monthly reports and any required training on time and ensure staff are compliant with all training.
• In absence of manager, respond to customer service issues with patients, families, MDs, and all other staff.
• Provide input for various personnel actions including but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, and promotions; make work assignments and review and edit work of junior personnel.
• Coordinate clinic operations, establish work schedules, review staffing needs, and supervise and train staff in good patient relations and office policies and procedures as directed by the manager.
• Schedule and complete follow-up for monthly staff meetings.
• Ensure staff members are adequately trained and competent to perform all required job tasks.
• Oversee daily patient care, including patient education, triage, and office procedures.
• Ensure appropriate staffing for patient care including RN, LPN, CMA, and MA staff roles.

Requirements

• Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC) - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of ambulatory nursing experience.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $29.41 per hour - $50.59 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked, and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.