Position Summary
This position provides direct patient care and education for patients receiving research treatments, examinations, surgeries, etc., in a medical office according to established procedures.
This position requires a commitment to a minimum of two shifts per month. The PRN schedule includes evening shifts from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM and night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, as needed.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of patient care.
- Provides patient care, which may include administering research and/or SOC medication, performing procedures and monitoring patient status in accordance with approved nursing practice.
- Provides appropriate counsel and education to patients/family regarding symptom management.
- Maintains medical records requiring appropriate and timely recording of patient information.
- Consults with members of the health care team, adjusting nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Assists the health care provider with examinations, procedures, prescription refills and other processes related to direct patient care.
- Maintains required skills and competencies and participates in educational programs, staff meetings and in services such as CPR as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Requires protective devices
- Patient care setting
- Direct patient care setting
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table
- Typically bending, crouching, stooping
- Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less)
Equipment
- Office equipment
- Clinical/diagnostic equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Certifications:
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Registered Nurse - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
Clinical Specialty (2 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Completion of National Specialty Certification relevant to the area where working, if applicable.
- Current Missouri RN licensure in accordance with Compact Act.
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
- Advanced clinical skills (e.g., PALS, ACLS, IV Certification, Bone Marrow Biopsy).
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree - Nursing, M.S. - Master of Science - Nursing
Certifications:
Advanced Health Clinical Nurse Specialist - Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification
Work Experience:
Nursing (3 Years)
Skills:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Bone Marrow Biopsy, Clinical Care, Data Analysis, Emergency Situations, Epic EHR, Family Support, General Nursing, HIPAA Regulations, IV Infusions, Medical Oncology, Medical Record Reviews, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Renal Nursing, Vital Signs
Grade
S26-H
Salary Range
$29.22 - $50.81 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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