RN - Dermatology

Overview The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing. Qualifications Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Education: College Diploma in Nursing (Required). Responsibilities Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups. Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students. Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes. Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders. Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care — including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality. Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using local anesthetic. Assist with coordination of care for patients age 0–150 with skin‑care issues such as skin cancer or acne; provides in‑office education for newly diagnosed skin conditions or medications such as Accutane and biologic medications. Obtain prior authorization for dermatology medications and work with specialty pharmacies. Administer ID/SubQ/IM medications. Perform telephone triage for acute‑chronic patients age 0–150. Assist with in‑office procedures such as skin biopsies, including administration of local anesthetic, pre‑procedural education, and post‑care. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $30.39 per hour – $52.27 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr