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Hospital Nurse - Quincy (2703)
Southern Illinois University - School of Medicine
| This position serves in an expanded nursing role in collaboration with the division hospital team, primary care physicians, and patients to provide a transition of care model that is conducive to the delivery of quality, efficient, and cost-effective healthcare services. Primary focus is on transitions from the hospital to home and long-term care facility. The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbent in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related. or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Demonstrates, by actions, commitment to the mission and the behavioral standards of SIU School of Medicine. Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers through collaboration and partnership; compassion and respect; integrity and accountability, diversity and inclusion, as well as continuous learning and improvement Patient Care 75%, 1. Works under the direction of the FCMQ Hospital Team providing nursing support to assist with and bridge gaps between the inpatient and outpatient settings. 2. Serves as an extension of the FCMQ hospital team, establishing rapport with the patient and/or caregiver to ensure hospital discharge appointments are made and the importance of the visit 3. Provides patient education in anticipation of discharge and assists residents and attending provider with discharge documentation. 4. Attend in-patient rounds to gain understanding of and participate in the patient's care and treatment. Assists team in proactively identifying careneeds or linking with applicable services to facilitate transition home or to another facility 5. With the health care team, identifies patients at higher risk for readmission and assures coordinated efforts are made to break down barriers and implements a patient-centered nursing plan of care that promote health improvements 6. Provides telephone triage for all incoming calls from patients. pharmacies and other health care agencies regarding care of discharged patients 7. Places follow-up calls to patients within 2 days of discharge to confirm status, reconcile meds, identify any immediate concerns and problem solve any treatment gaps identified 8. Conducts additional follow-up calls as needed during the initial post-discharge phase to support patient's goals, reassess patients progress and barriers toward goals. Provide further patient education as identified 9. Communicates with hospital team and/or PCP to ensure patient follow-up 10. Assists in reconciling med lists between the hospital discharge summary and the clinic EHR at the direction of the hospital attending 11. Maintains accurate, up to date documentation for all case management activities Administrative/Teaching 25'% 1. Provides annual and monthly orientation for residents and students regarding in-patient services
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| Credentials to be Verified BY Placement Officer Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA'S) 1. Strong written and verbal communication skills. 2. Ability to work with others as a member of multiple disciplinary team. 3. Problem solving abilities. 4. Adaptability 5.Excellent customer service skills. Condition of Employment Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date. |
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