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Position: Contract Consulting RN

Department: Consulting Services

Reports To: Director – Consulting Services

Direct Reports: None

Position Summary

A 13-week temporary assignment within the Consulting department, Monday-Friday 8:00a-4:30p. The Consulting RN is responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care in the Consulting department, which consists of various specialties that can include: Neuro, ENT, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiac, or Urology. Provides care that reflects initiative, flexibility, and responsibility indicative of professional expectations with minimal supervision. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with Consulting providers about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies.

General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

Performs accurate and complete assessment of patients; coordinates and ensures completion of interdisciplinary screenings and assessments; assesses and reassesses pain; assessments are age, culture and psychosocial appropriate.
Explains specialty procedures to patient/family; utilizes specialty equipment; assists physician(s) with procedures; utilizes other departments to provide interdisciplinary care as appropriate; utilizes pain management techniques.
Educates the patient/ family regarding treatment plan and follow up instructions given per provider instructions including any education handouts.
Prepares and administers medications based on age / clinical condition of the patient per policy and nursing standards of care; manages supply of medications and contacts pharmacy as needed to ensure uninterrupted medication therapy.
Maintains knowledge of cardiac monitoring system, adenosine pump and cardiac stress protocols; identifies dysrhythmias and treats appropriately; monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
Follows medical records documentation guidelines regarding timeliness of reviews and completeness of documentation; obtains and documents accurate and thorough patient medical history including pertinent history, pain assessment, current medications, identified health risk factors and other needed information.
Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; utilizes established hand-off communication protocols; maintains the security of the department.
Cross-trained to all consulting areas for coverage options.
Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Licensure Requirements

Current IL RN License Required
BLS Required
ACLS Required

Experience Requirements

Registered Nurse minimum 2 years Preferred
Critical Care / Cardiac Care minimum 2 years Preferred

Computer Skills

Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs

Additional Skills

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently in a team environment
Excellent ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to changes in assignment
Excellent communication and customer service skills

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