Job description

OAK Orthopedics, a division of Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, is a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services with nationally recognized doctors and sports medicine doctors that serve professional athletes. We are dedicated to serving the community with the most advanced orthopedic care.

The RN Staff Nurse will be asked to travel to other locations within the area. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Perform orthopedic office procedures/injections under supervision of physician or physician assistant.

· During surgical procedures, the clinic RN will transcribe medical information into EPIC as indicated by the physician.

· Assist physician in patient exam rooms.

· Escort patients to exam rooms, interview patients, measure vital signs, including height, weight, blood pressure, and document all information in EPIC system.

· Provides pre-procedure education to patients as instructed by physician.

· Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, pre-operative and post-operative care.

· Ensures all related reports, labs, and information are filed and available in patient’s medical record.

· Keep exam room stocked with adequate medical supplies, maintain instruments, prepare sterilization as required.

· Processes correspondence, answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages, and provides information.

· Obtains, verifies, and updates patient information. Provides support services to patients.

· Requests, locates, sends, and receives patient medical records.

· Schedules surgeries and procedures with local facilities.

· Assists in preparing patient charts for clinical days.

· Schedules patient appointments and procedures according to established protocols.

Qualifications

· RN license required

· Skill in organizational matters including time management, prioritization, and multitasking.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. Occasionally lifting and carrying files up to 50 pounds. May require working under stressful conditions.

Hours:

· Varies

· No weekends or holidays

Environmental/Working Conditions:

· Normal office and exam room environment. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Employee will need to travel to other locations.

Disclaimer:

· This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as need arises.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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