RN - Oral Maxillofacial Surgery (Clinic)

• Department: Oral Surgery - CPG

• Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area

• Job Category: Nursing

• Employment Type: Full - Time

• Job ID: 45321

• Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

• Education Required: Associates Degree

• Shift: Day

• Location: Champaign, IL

• Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday 8 hour days

• On Call Requirements: no

• Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital

• Nursing Specialty: Ambulatory Clinic

• Secondary Job Category: Nursing

• Weekend Requirements: no

• Other Posting Information: $5,000 sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only

• Holiday Requirements: no

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  Position Summary:

  Oral Maxillofacial Surgery serves a diverse patient population, including trauma, head and neck cancer, cleft palate, biopsies, dental extractions, dental implants, pediatric and adult facial and jaw abnormalities. The procedural nurse performs assigned procedures and physical assessments. Evaluates and revises plan based on changes in patient status during procedural sedation. Administers moderate sedation in the presence of, and by the order of a provider. Assesses patient's health history, performs medication reconciliation, assesses compliance with prescribed plan of care. Performs telephone triage and assesses patient's problems or concerns by phone. Assesses patient's learning needs and performs education for pre-operative and post-operative care. Takes necessary imaging needed for the provider to facilitate the ideal surgical plan, this includes 2D and 3D imaging.

  Qualifications:

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two (2) or more years in a nursing role. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients after hire.

• Moderate sedation certification

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrates clinical competencies in providing direct patient care and patient and family education as well as assisting the provider in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrates leadership and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively and with others.

  Essential Functions:

• 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.

• Performs advanced nursing activities, which can include assisting with procedures using conscious sedation, placement of IV's, and administering chemotherapy drugs.

• 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.

• Assesses patient's health history, preforms medication reconciliation, and assesses compliance with prescribed plan of care.

• Performs telephone triage and assesses patient's problems or concerns by phone. RN should be able to offer interventions, find a resolution, or seek assistance from providers as appropriate.

• Performs assigned procedures and performs physical assessments to assess the patient. Evaluates and revises plan based on changes in patient status.

• Administers moderate sedation in the presence, and by the order, of a provider. Assess, interpret and intervene based on the patient assessment and vital signs.

• Documents accurately and completely.

• Assesses patient learning needs and performs education for pre-operative and post-operative care.

• Takes necessary imaging needed for the provider to facilitate the ideal surgical plan, this includes 2D and 3D imaging.

  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.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.