RN - Patient Advisory

Company: Carle Health
Location: Urbana
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Position Summary:




Using the nursing process, assesses; evaluates; ; and manages patients' symptoms, treatments and health concerns based on level of urgency and according to established guidelines. PAN Nurses, through telehealth nursing, assess, provide a nursing diagnosis, and make a plan for patient care using established protocols and guidelines. PAN Nurses triage symptoms according to level of urgency and provide education and information on next steps. They deliver telephone nursing care for patients of Carle Foundation Hospital and its affiliates, Health Alliance, and other contracted services.









Qualifications:




EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
College Diploma Nursing

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three (3) years Clinical

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the physician in the delivery of patient care. Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Windows operating system.









Essential Functions:

• Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Documents accurately and completely.
• Performs health assessments via telephone using Adult Telephone Protocols Office version 3rd edition.
• Provides education and counseling to patients, families and groups.
• Supports maintenance and completeness of patient's electronic medical record, including medication reconciliation.
• Primarily provides telehealth triage for acute needs of ambulatory patient population for the Carle organization and community at large as well as contracted services to additional health systems and Health Alliance.
• Provides initial support for all calls to Carle ED requesting to speak with RN, additionally supports acute care processes such as but not limited to ED support of ESE/Venous Duplex scheduling, acute procedure/surgery cancellations, inpatient Echo assessment and scheduling,
• Provides transitional support to the patient from acute care setting, diabetic screening A1C> 8.9, new warfarin therapy for new TIA/AFIB diagnosis, as well as chronic warfarin therapy
• Provide transitional support for alert labs on patients who were transferred from the acute care setting to another institution.
• Support of daily OB Sono critical findings, Radiology Critical findings and after hour alert labs for ambulatory clinics.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  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, and 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. - For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
  
  
  
  Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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