Exposure/Sensory Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Betadine, cleaning products.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Performs venipuncture and non-blood specimen collection and performs finger sticks for specimen testing, but the use of universal precautions and protection reduces risk.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal - if a patient is infected, it is possible that the health care worker would be exposed, but it is greatly diminished by adherence to universal precautions.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for presentations/training, telephone communication, facilitate meetings, patient communication.
Vision: Needed to read memos, literature, draw blood, and perform specimen handling.
Smell: Electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communications, meetings, and listening to employee and patient concerns.
Touch: Needed to write, do computer entry, filing, draw blood and perform specimen handling.
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 15%
Twist: 2.5%
Stand: 30%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 30%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 2.5%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 2.5%
Bend: 5%
Reach above shoulders: 2.5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 60 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.): Putting away supplies. Lift above the head occasionally to place boxes on high storage shelves. Carry boxes up and down the stairs - distances up to 100 feet.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 30
Twist: .5
Stand: 30
Crawl: 0
Walk: 2
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 30
Squat: 1
Climb: .5
Bend: .5
Reach above shoulders: .5
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs.
Normal weight: continuous
Pushing &pulling Normal weight: 50-200
Fine Manipulation: Writing, keyboarding, restocking supplies, specimen handling, venipuncture, assisting examiner.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not Required
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 8.5
- Outside hours : 0
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Average
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards:
Protective Clothing Required: Gloves when handling blood and body fluids.
Pay Range
USD $31.40 - USD $41.21 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Preferred Experience
- Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a clinic or outpatient setting.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems is desirable.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a patient-centered approach to care.
- Proficiency in using medical equipment and EHR software.
- Compassionate, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of care.
- Required Licensure/Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- *New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
- Preferred Education
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
- BSN preferred*
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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