Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This exciting position utilizes current nursing practices to provide patient care while focusing on the needs of the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation. As a contributing member of a health care team, functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues. This role provides triage service to support the Internal Medicine team. Triage Hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Candidates for this role will select their schedule template of either M-F 8a-4:40p or M-F 8:30a-5p

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago!

We are seeking Ambulatory Registered Nurses (RNs) in our Outpatient Internal Medicine Clinic who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC) This role provides triage service to support the Internal Medicine team. Triage Hours are 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. Candidates for this role will select their schedule template of either M-F 8a-4:30p or M-F 8:30a-5p

We offer our RNs:

• Benefits from Day One

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

• Referral Rewards

What you will do:

• Patient Assessment - Functions in the role of patient advocate by being in the position of initial contact for patient-related issues.

• Patient Care - Reviews and evaluates plan of care, obtains information from patient and/or family, and adds to plan of care as appropriate (Magnet Force #'s 2,6).

• Communication - Performs required documentation and communicates in a competent and effective manner to meet patient and/or family needs and regulatory requirements.

• Work Flow - Assists with the daily oversight of other clinical staff (other nurse and non-nurse staff members) when directed by the manager to maximize work flow in the practice.

• Quality Improvement - Utilizes time and resources effectively to promote quality and cost outcomes.

• Billing & Facility Charges - Assures accuracy of patient charges and directs patients appropriately with billing-related issues or pre-certification needs.

• Triage - Handles nurse-directed telephone calls from patients and seeks appropriate input and direction from the physician or functions from signed protocols if applicable.

• Professional Development Activity - Demonstrates accountability for professional growth and job performance.

What you will need:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing required

Experience: Less than 1 year of previous job-related experience required; 1-2 years preferred.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $29.78 - $48.84 per hour 

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. 

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.