Registered Nurse

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the physician, safely performs a range of clinical duties and provides support to the physician in the practice.

We are seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to support our orthopedic surgeon, who focuses on adult reconstruction for hip and knee arthritis. Key responsibilities for this role include providing clinical assistance, managing patient inquiries, coordinating FMLA documentation, and delivering preoperative education.

Travel between our locations in Bourbonnais, Tinley, and Frankfort is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participates and assists the physician in the provision of medical care, including:
• Taking the patient's history
• Assessing the patient
• Assisting with examinations, treatments, injections, infusion therapy, etc.
• Preparing equipment and other medical devices, as needed
• Performs ancillary functions such as:
• Gathering and managing necessary documents (e.g. medical record, test results)
• Coordinating physician's phone calls, as needed
• Modifying/coordinating schedule(s), as needed
• Facilitating/Completing paper work, as needed
• Acting as liaison between the physician and patient
• Assisting in the stocking of clinical supplies within the patient care areas
• Assuring proper operation of equipment and medical devices
• Following up as needed to obtain or repair equipment and medical devices
• Maintains cleanliness of the patient care areas
• Educates patients
• Assists in the education of patients in regards to their condition, physician orders, treatment plans, etc.
• Participates in the Safety Program through education and implementation of practices to facilitate a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Completes other duties and assignments as directed by the Physician and Practice Administrator.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Illinois as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing, preferably in a physician office setting.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be physically able to assist patients during ambulation and examination.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.

Salary Description


$59-$90K/year based on skills/experience