Physician - Endocrinology jobs in Champaign, IL

Christie Clinic's department of Endocrinology is seeking a full-time RN at our Windsor Clinic in Champaign from Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

Duties include the provision of professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. Posession of, or in the process of obtaining, an Illinois State nursing license and CPR are required. Professional nursing experience is preferred but not required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 75 pounds.  Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required.    

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment.  Requirements may include working irregular hours.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Administer prescribed medications and treatment and injections in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider. 
• Prepare equipment and aid provider during treatment, examination and/or testing of the patient. 
• Observe, record and report patient’s condition and reaction to medication and/or treatment to provider. 
• Act as a liaison between the patient and provider regarding complaints, concerns, etc.
• Instruct patient and family regarding medication, treatment instructions and patient education.
• Demonstrate the ability to respond to triage calls using nursing assessment.
• Perform special testing on patients.
• Give injections to patients and draw blood, as needed in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Obtain prior authorizations from insurance companies for medications and procedures.
• Perform related work as required.
• Arrange for patient testing and admission.
• Send prescription refills in accordance with nursing standards and as directed by provider.
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications, testing, procedures, equipment, etc.
• Maintain work list from provider and follow up on labs, tests, reports, etc.
• Attend and participate in departmental huddles and any other meetings as necessary.