Position Summary

The Registered Nurse will provide professional nursing care to patients, within an ambulatory clinic setting, in accordance with professional standards and practices, as well as Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics policies and procedures. Specifically, the Registered Nurse role would be responsible for supporting the daily clinical operation needs of our Reproductive Immunology program, including patient education, outpatient procedural support and sterile set-up, and infusion support needs. Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 10% employer contribution after two years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time staff members are eligible for three weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics (RFUHC), a subsidiary of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, combines compassionate care with state-of-the-art science to provide patients with the highest quality medical services. The physicians of RFUHC are innovators in their fields, offering patients access to the latest discoveries in podiatry, behavioral health and reproductive medicine.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Function as primary liaison between patient and referring physician and APP providers.
• Prepare equipment to be utilized by physician during exam, assist during treatment(s), examination, and testing of patients. 
• Support medication dispense process as directed, including processing required prior authorizations, coordination of delivery, and administration of medications as ordered. 
• Prepare educational materials and provide education to patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness. 
• Provide timely follow-up with laboratory tests; notifying patients of results; maintain and review patient records and other pertinent information to ensure thoroughness.
• Performs and maintains intravenous access and infusions of Intravenous immunoglobulin. 
• Supports in office procedures (i.e. Sterile field set-up and support for biopsies, in-office hysteroscopies, etc.) including pre-procedure, post-procedure recovery, and during procedure as needed. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned or delegated. 

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check.
• Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy.

Required Education & Experience

• Associates degree or equivalent
• Current/unrestricted Illinois RN or BSN licensure, BLS certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Phlebotomy and Intravenous access/management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an obstetrics/gynecology department, fertility, maternal fetal medicine, or endocrinology office.
• 1-year prior experience within an ambulatory surgical center or within an Operating room setting. 
• Minimum of 1-year circulating experience within and OBGYN specialty.
• 2 years’ experience supporting OBGYN/MFM procedures in either a ambulatory surgical center or inpatient operating room setting. 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets