This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included) JOB SUMMARY The Medical Assistant is a key member of the patient care team by supporting physicians and other clinicians in the delivery of high quality health care to ambulatory patients. Medical Assistants are vital to the effective operations of a fast paced medi

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

Patient Care Navigation Collaborates with the physician in the assessment, planning, and implementation of patient care for cancer patients in the outpatient setting. Conducts patient assessment for learning needs, anxiety level, support systems, coping mechanisms, or social issues o Identifies physical and social barriers to care Collaborates with resources for resolutio

Develops and implements a plan of care for patients based on an assessment of nutritional needs which correlates with the interdisciplinary health care plans. Uses physical, clinical, and laboratory data to complete assessment, which includes calculations of nutrition requirements and nutrient content of enteral and parental feedings, and making sound recommendations for

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Initiates referrals and discharge planning and actively coo

Acts as a resource to employees by assisting with coordination of patient care planning and outcomes. Assists with patient scheduling for nursing visits and revisits. Schedules regular interdisciplinary team meetings on a weekly basis and assures collaboration between all disciplines to coordinate patient care planning. Educates employees on changes and/or on new material

$5000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR EXTERNAL HIRES GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR RN IN PARK RIDGE CLINIC 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 t

Utilizes a proactive risk management approach that relates to an enterprise scope of practice Establishes relationships with site executive and medical staff leadership to identify and facilitate development and resolution of system and site risk identification and reduction measures. Oversees the development of site risk management programs, ensuring standard assessment

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Clinical Excellence The registered nurse contributes to int

Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous, and helpful manner, collects insurance co payments, and responds to routine requests for information. Schedules and maintains calendar of appointments, meetings, and travel. Coordinates related administrative aspects such as agendas, site selection, food/beverage selections, audio visual arrangements, and document prepa

Patient Centered Wholistic Care The registered nurse is culturally sensitive and engaged with the beliefs and values of diverse populations. Nurses engage with inter professional colleagues to deliver exemplary care. Lifelong relationships with patients and families develop to support achievement of health goals. Clinical Excellence The registered nurse contributes to int

Facilitates communications among patient/family, multidisciplinary team, medical management team, community resources and other disciplines to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and act to resolve any potential barriers and constraints to delivery of care in a timely manner. Understands and interprets multiple contracts and contractual obligations in order to enable the care

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

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

Provides specialized nursing care for patients and populations with diabetes through clinical management of a patient caseload, education, use of technology, protocol supported medication adjustments, interprofessional collaboration, and application of research/best practices. Supports achievement of patient and population targeted outcomes, advising on diabetes program d