NI-RN, Clinic (Immediate Care)

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

8/29/2025

Entity:

Illinois

Job Code:

NI-2720CL

Job Title:

NI-RN, Clinic (Immediate Care)

Exemption Status:

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Provides nursing care for patients utilizing the nursing process including assessment, planning, education and evaluation. Maintains standards of professional nursing practice. Documents complete and accurate patient information in compliance with Department policy and regulatory agency requirements.   Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

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Greets patient and prepares them for physical examination or screening. Obtains patient history. Provides teaching and instructions. Collects specimens as per order. Uses critical thinking and clinical assessment skills.

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Provides general nursing care, assists the physician during exam and administers prescribed medications and or treatments.

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Observes, records and reports patient’s condition, test results and reaction to drugs and treatments to physician according to department standards and maintaining confidentiality of position acquired information.

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Arranges for patient tests and admission giving preference to emergency cases. Procures the necessary referral and prior authorizations. Schedules patient appointments.

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Prepares and processes instruments for sterilization according to established policies. Orders medications as per physician protocol and standing orders.

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Maintains the Epic in baskets and work lists including referral lists and clinic follow up lists: test results, referrals, over due results and patient calls.

ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.

X

Clinical

Provides age and culturally appropriate assessment/screening, interpretation of clinical and laboratory data and develops and implements age appropriate interventional and plans of care including education within the parameters of his/her position responsibilities and licensure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

Required

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

Required

Computer experience.

Required

1 year

of professional nursing experience.

Preferred

Current RN licensure from State of Illinois.

Required

Bi-annual CPR certification.

Required

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

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Good interpersonal, organizational and critical decision-making skills.

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

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Willingness to accept responsibility and leadership skills.

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Performs RN specific functions pertaining to individual practice specialty.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Standing

X

Walking

X

Climbing

X

Bending

X

Crouching

X

Pushing / Pulling

X

Carry

X

Fine Hand / Eye Coordination

X

Color Discrimination

X

Hearing Ability

X

Lifting / Lowering 1 -15 lbs.

X

15 - 30 lbs.

X

30 - 50 lbs.

X

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.

Concentration on Detail

X

Attention Span of 1 + Hours on a Task

X

Ability to Remember Multiple Tasks

X

Oral Communication

X

Written Communication

X

Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids

X

Exposure to Toxins, Cytotoxins, Poisons

X

Exposure to Extreme Heat, Cold, Temp Fluctuations

X

Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

X

Exposure to Radiation

X

Other - Working with patients in crisis who may be volatile and potentially violent.

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.