RN- Rheumatology

Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

RN- Rheumatology at Carle Health summary: The RN in Rheumatology provides direct patient care under the supervision of healthcare providers, ensuring patient safety and well-being through clinical skills and nursing processes. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, administering medications and vaccines, performing laboratory specimen collection, scheduling referrals, and providing patient education and follow-up care. The role requires compliance with healthcare regulations and standards, supervision of clinical staff, and documentation within electronic health records. Overview Under the direction of a health care provider, Clinical Nurse RN, is responsible for the delivery of patient care that promotes the safety and well-being of our patients. Qualifications Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: College diploma in nursing, ADN, or BSN Responsibilities Assist provider and other clinical staff with obtaining basic vital information preparing patient for examination, treatment and minor surgical procedures.Demonstrates competence in the clinical skills necessary to carry out assigned job duties.May be required to draw and collect blood and other samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.Apply Nursing Process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation within licensure guidelines).Telephone triage by providing and documenting advice for home care of illness/conditions; conducting follow-up phone calls regarding patient’s health and progress as necessary.Administer vaccines and ordered medications by oral, IM,SQ or ID routes.Place urinary catheters and IV per protocol and license.Schedule referrals for patients with specialist or outpatient as requested by the provider. Complete appropriate forms or requisitions needed for referrals or lab testing, including appropriate CPT/ICD-9 coding.Understand impatient and outpatient specialty procedures. Responsible for compliance with precertification requirements.Responsible for tracking system for follow-up appointments related to office visits, laboratory tests and procedures to regularly follow patients monitoring disease appropriate and timely documentation in the patient’s electronic health record using standardized workflows and processes.Supervision of delegated duties to LPN and CMA on approved clinical protocols.Maintain compliance with CLIA, OSHA, Safety and Risk Management guidelines.Maintain compliance and behave in a manner consistent with all policies and procedures, including but not limited to Compliance, HIPAA and personnel workplace rules.Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer education to patients and families using the Teach-back method per protocols and guidelines. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. 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, 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: . Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $30.39per hour - $52.27per 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 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 Keywords: Registered Nurse, Rheumatology, Patient Care, Clinical Nursing, Medication Administration, Vital Signs, Laboratory Specimen Collection, Patient Education, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Compliance

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