Nurse Extern

Provides crisis intervention, brief psychotherapy, triage, resource development and disposition recommendations for behavioral health patients of the Emergency Department and Medical Center via both in person and via telehealth as indicated by site. Provides direct specialized care with patients who have been identified as needing psychological assessment or interventions

Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope. Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep te

Provides excellent patient care using independent judgment and clinical expertise while following state and Clinic regulations. 1)Selects appropriate assessment procedures to evaluate the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages and diagnoses and plans appropriate treatment programs using department protocols when applicable, based on physician referral, evaluati

Provides excellent patient care using independent judgment and clinical expertise while following state and Clinic regulations. 1)Selects appropriate assessment procedures to evaluate the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages and diagnoses and plans appropriate treatment programs using department protocols when applicable, based on physician referral, evaluati

Address 3000 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL 60657 Office Hours Monday Friday anywhere from 7 00am 5 00pm. Major Responsibilities Patient Services Provides efficient, high quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters. 1)

Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their ho

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum. Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the pa

Customer Satisfaction 1)Works with the technologist to ensure that patients and customers needs are met in a timely and efficient manner. 2)Maintains a positive relationship with all customers i.e. patients, other departments, Physicians and fellow associates. 3)Assists the technologist with special procedures, localizations, and stereotatic biopsy. CT guided biopsy and U

Patient Services Provides efficient, high quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters. 1) Greets and accurately registers patients in EMR system verifying essential billing and demographic information. 2) Coordinat

Maintain all assigned O.R. suites, ancillary areas and department areas in a clean, neat and sanitary manner. 1)Clean all assigned areas utilizing established department procedures. 2)Clean assigned carts equipment daily; ensures all items are returned in an orderly manner. 3)Replenishes supplies such as; paper towels, toilet tissues, soap, etc. Requests supplies and equi

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated. Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other

Patient Services Provides efficient, high quality service to patients who arrive for appointments or who telephone or visit in person to request appointments or information on tests and procedures, bills and charges, referrals, and other matters. 1) Greets and accurately registers patients in EMR system verifying essential billing and demographic information. 2) Coordinat

Using evidence based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their ho

Competence in carrying out technical, direct patient care skills to assist Emergency Department (ED) and Critical Care (CC) staff RNs and/or physicians. 1)Exercises clinical competence in skills and follows clinical procedures based on hospital policy. 2)Assists in setting up and safely operates various equipment (ie. hypothermia blanket, Bair Hugger, EKG machine, cardiac