NI-RN, Clinic & Procedural

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

9/8/2026

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2930CL

Job Title:

NI-RN, Clinic & Procedural

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Utilizing the nursing process coordinates and provides specialized procedural and clinic nursing care to patients in an Ambulatory Care setting.  Works collaboratively with the Pain Management/Anesthesiologist providers to perform and assist with assessments, interventions, procedures, and evaluations for patients. Activities performed include but are not limited to prepping and assisting with procedures, implementing plans of care and assisting in the management of problems as they arise to ensure the highest quality of care.  Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as Health system initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Under the direction of MD or APN, provides direct patient care including but not limited to physical examination, assessment of readiness to learn, psychosocial assessment, functional assessment, and utilization of patient/family specific assessment scales as required.

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In collaboration with the MD or APN, outline an individualized plan of care for each patient, establishes goals and a strategy for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs of the patient, family, and/or other care provider as required or carries out discharge plans as noted on the critical pathway or multidisciplinary plan of care.

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Demonstrates critical thinking skill and exercises nursing judgment in evaluating and initiating emergency measures in emergent situations following standard protocol.

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Provides necessary follow-up services for each patient ensuring compliance with outlined medical regimen.

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Works collaboratively with clinicians to enhance quality of services across the continuum of care, ensuring continuity and efficiency of nursing care and coordinating necessary referrals.

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Identifies and implements individualized comprehensive patient and family education and counseling.

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Assists with procedures including but not limited to nerve blocks, joint injections and pain pump management following standard procedures. Follows Universal Protocol Policy. Records significant conditions and reactions and notifies physicians of the patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments and significant incidents.

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Performs all aspects of care in an environment that optimizes patient and environmental safety and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and compliance efforts.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

Will provide all patients age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening and interpretation of clinical and laboratory data. Develops and implements age appropriate interventional plans of care including education within the parameters of their position responsibilities and licensure

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate from an approved School of Nursing Program.

Required

Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.

Required

1 year

of relevant clinical nursing or related experience. 

Required

Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. 

Required

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tolls required.

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Ability to perform accurate phone triage.

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Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.

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Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments.

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Teaching and leaderships skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10 lbs.

Negligible Weight

No Weight

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Light: Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that they can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

Negligible weight

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Medium: Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that they can also do sedentary and light work.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

1 - 10 lbs.

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Heavy: Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. If someone can do heavy work, we determine that they can also do medium, light, and sedentary work.

51-100 lbs.

26-50 lbs.

11-25 lbs.

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Very Heavy: Very heavy work involves lifting objects weighing more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing 50 pounds or more. If someone can do very heavy work, we determine that they can also do heavy, medium, light, and sedentary work.

Over 100 lbs.

Over 50 lbs.

Over 25 lbs.

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.