The nurse functions as a resource for the assigned Division within the Department of Surgery. Primary responsibility of the position is to ensure that safe, quality, efficient health care delivery is provided to patients. This nurse will serve as a patient service coordinator within the Division and provide direct nursing services for physicians to which he/she is assigned. This position performs daily application of the School’s mission and vision in providing the highest level of quality care to our patients, families, and in working with our employees, physicians, and the communities we serve.

Salary: $3,101.22/month

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Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in IL.

Condition of Employment:  Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

Experience in the clinical area or willingness to obtain necessary specific skills related to clinical practice
2. Ability to function independently with good decision making skills.
3. Demonstrates organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
4. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and update appropriate and accurate patient information in the Electronic Health Record at the time of service, or as needed.
5. Current CPR certification
6. Ensures proper RN licensure and CME
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills and be willing to follow oral & written instructions
8. Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
9. Ability to maintain good attendance
10. Willingness to work extra hours when required by physician or clinic schedule
11. Demonstrates ability to set priorities, make decisions, and handle multiple tasks at one time
12. Demonstrates initiative to carry out projects without direct supervision
13. Demonstrates ability & flexibility to function as a team member in a team environment.
14. Willingness to understand specialty areas within the Division
15. Desire to build on current knowledge base and seek new information and skills, advance technology skills and be able to build on the necessary skills as needed.
16. Knowledge of Universal Precautions
17. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

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