Registered Nurse - Rheumatology

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Job Description

Join our dedicated team as a Full-Time [LPN / RN] and build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients navigating chronic autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented nurse to provide exceptional clinical care in a collaborative and supportive Rheumatology practice. If you thrive on puzzle-solving, continuity of care, and a balanced weekday schedule (Monday - Thursday), no weekends, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your nursing career.

Organizational Profile

Founded in 1991, IBJI is the largest orthopedic group practice in Illinois. With more than 150 physicians in every orthopedic specialty, IBJI offers care for adults and children from some of the most accomplished and respected orthopedists in the country. Serving northern Illinois and northwest Indiana with over 100 locations, IBJI makes it easy to access care. Our headquarters is in Park Ridge, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Our clinical services include advanced MRI imaging, pain management, non-surgical and surgical treatment plans, rheumatology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, wellness, and sports training. Ortho Access walk-in clinics provide same day care for orthopedic injuries. Beginning in 2021, IBJI expanded its clinical model to include eight outpatient ambulatory surgery centers that serve as an alternative to the traditional hospital model, enabling physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together to achieve better patient outcomes and convenience. Comprehensive care offered all in one place enables physicians, therapists and staff to work closely together, so that patients and families achieve better outcomes. Collaborative care is also more efficient. In many cases, IBJI services are substantially less expensive than those provided by large healthcare systems and emergency rooms.

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the physician, safely performs a range of clinical duties and provides support to the physician in the practice.

Responsibilities

Participates and assists the physician in the provision of medical care, including:

• Taking the patient’s history
• Assessing the patient
• Assisting with examinations, treatments, injections, infusion therapy, etc.
• Preparing equipment and other medical devices, as needed

Performs ancillary functions such as

• Gathering and managing necessary documents (e.g. medical record, test results)
• Coordinating physician’s phone calls, as needed
• Modifying/coordinating schedule(s), as needed
• Facilitating/Completing paper work, as needed
• Acting as liaison between the physician and patient
• Assisting in the stocking of clinical supplies within the patient care areas
• Assuring proper operation of equipment and medical devices
• Following up as needed to obtain or repair equipment and medical devices
• Maintains cleanliness of the patient care areas
• Educates patients
• Assists in the education of patients in regards to their condition, physician orders, treatment plans, etc.
• Participates in the Safety Program through education and implementation of practices to facilitate a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Completes other duties and assignments as directed by the Physician and Practice Administrator
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program

Certifications/Licensure

• Must be licensed in Illinois as a Registered Nurse

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years experience in nursing, preferably in a physician office setting

Technical Skills

• Not applicable

Soft Skills

• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for extended periods of time
• Must be physically able to assist patients during ambulation and examination

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Duties and responsibilities, experience, qualifications, skills, supervisory relationship, physical/mental demands, and environmental/ working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off.

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.