STAFF POSITIONS

STAFF NURSE - HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER (SNHWC#1)

University of St. Francis Health and Wellness Center, a nurse-managed primary care family health clinic in Joliet is seeking a staff nurse.

HOURS/SHIFT/WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week

POSITION SUMMARY: Staff Nurse is responsible for providing primary care services in collaboration with the Advance Practice Nurses at the Health and Wellness Center and outreach sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Uphold and fulfill the mission and vision of the University of St. Francis Health and Wellness Center
  • Conduct intake procedures and screenings as indicated per University of St. Francis Health and Wellness Center protocol.
  • Provide routine health education including medication instruction, anticipatory guidance, and self-care of minor acute and chronic illness.
  • Provides telephone triage of clients.
  • Conduct procedures including phlebotomy, throat cultures, spirometry, electrocardiograms, and others.
  • Administer medications and vaccines per policies and protocol.
  • Process laboratory specimens and perform laboratory quality assurance procedures per policies and protocol.
  • Participate in team conferences for the coordination of client care.
  • Act as a role model and clinical supervisor for BSN nursing students.
  • Keep inventory of nursing supplies
  • Provide case management as needed for clients, including referral follow up.
  • Supervise Prescription Assistance program and the Illinois Breast and Cervical Screening Program applications.
  • Participate in community outreach activities as needed.
  • Perform hearing and vision screening.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. Minimum of one year of clinical nursing practice. Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Computer and phlebotomy experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Primary care nursing and pediatric experience. Bilingual. Computer proficiency.

TO APPLY : Email a resume to working@stfrancis.edu with SNHWC#1 in the subject line, or mail a resume to:

Human Resources
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox St.
Joliet, IL 60435.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.