CGH Medical Center

Scheduler

• Provides advanced vision care to patients and schedules ophthalmic surgical procedures under the direct supervision of an Ophthalmologist.
• Ensures optimal patient care by adhering to Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care, to include computer systems as necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to intake histories/chief complaint and prepare patient for examination.
• Demonstrates competencies in applanation to determine intraocular pressure.
• Assists the Ophthalmologist is pre/post-operative care.
• Demonstrates ability to educate and schedule patients for surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to determine a patient’s prescription with the proper use of a phoroptor.
• Ability to prepare the proper instruments and assist the Ophthalmologist with any and all, inter office surgical procedures.
• Demonstrates competencies in all aspects of current ophthalmic testing equipment, Visual Field, OCT, PHP, and IOL Master.
• May chart on behalf of the provider when in the exam room. Chart note to include name, title, date and time of the entry. Chart must then be signed off on by the provider.
• Understands and demonstrates proper sterile/aseptic technique when assisting in applicable departments.
• Supports an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person.
• Schedule ophthalmic surgical procedures in coordination with physicians, anesthesia, and operating room staff.
• Obtain and verify physician orders for surgical procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between patients, physicians, anesthesia and OR personnel.
• Confirm surgery dates, pre-operative requirements, and post-operative appointments.
• Assist with billing coordination and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Provide technical, clinical and patient support throughout the surgical process.

Vision Surgical Scheduler – Tech

Nurse Navigator

• Greet the patient and establish a relationship by explaining the Nurse Navigator role to patient/family/caregiver.
• Assess and identify the learning needs of the patient/family/caregiver and implement appropriate and effective teaching methods.
• Work closely with members of healthcare team to facilitate individualized plan of care for discharge/follow-up.
• Serve as the bridge between the patient and healthcare team by providing support and guidance to patient/family/caregiver.
• Collaborate with other staff regarding discharge calls and communication to transition to long term care, home nursing or Community Health Network.

Nurse Navigator, Oncology

General

• Responsible for performing radiographic examinations including fluoroscopy, trauma, portables, operating room, pain clinic and special procedures.
• Performs radiographic procedures using accepted principles and practices at CGH Medical Center.
• Accurately assesses examination quality, appropriateness and results.
• Educates customers by explaining procedures.
• Supervises student technologist appropriately.
• Prioritizes work assignments for self and others.
• Completes record entries into computerized system.
• Assists in the maintenance of images and other records.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Practices competencies in radiology based upon current scientific knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Radiologic Technologist

• Responsible for performing radiographic examinations including fluoroscopy, trauma, portables, operating room, pain clinic and special procedures
• Performs radiographic procedures using accepted principles and practices at CGH Medical Center
• Accurately assesses examination quality, appropriateness, and results
• Educates customers by explaining procedures
• Supervises student technologist appropriately
• Completes record entries into computerized system
• Assists in the maintenance of images and other records
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately
• Performs other duties as assigned

Radiologic Technologist – PRN

• Following the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act, provides professional nursing care for office patients.
• Collects patient health data for physician, enters into the EMR.
• Analyzes the assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to attain the expected outcomes.
• Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Assigns ICD-10 codes on charge sheets for billing office and monitors CPT coding to assure proper documentation.
• Responsible for administering and monitoring chemotherapy medications.
• Responsible for assessment, monitoring of intravenous (IV) access.
• Responsible for administration and monitoring of medication infusions and high-risk medications including but not limited to: pre-medications, chemotherapy, and antibiotics.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of equipment utilized for completion of procedures and reporting any maintenance issues to Biomed including but not limited to: IV pumps, suction machine, crash cart/defibrillator.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

RN, Oncology

• Provides professional nursing care for office patients following the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act.
• Collects patient health data for physician and enters into the EMR.
• Analyzes assessment data in determining nursing diagnoses.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient and develops a plan of care to attain these outcomes.
• Implements interventions identified in the plan of care and evaluates patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Assigns ICD-10 codes for billing and monitors CPT coding for proper documentation.

RN/LPN, Clinic Float – PRN

Education Coordinator

• Coordinates the department staff education including basic competencies and maintains ongoing educational staff needs.
• Coordinates the quality improvement program in the unit by assisting in the improvement of processes, operations, and the performance of the staff.
• Oversees the preceptor program and the quality improvement program within the department.
• Obtain and maintain all certifications needed to work in the department.
• Maintains records of all education, in-services, and all orientation conducted in the department.
• Develops annual educational goals and objectives related to professional nursing practice.
• Implements orientation, in-service training and continuing education programs for all persons in the department(s).
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding the qualifications and competence of department personnel who provide patient services.
• Collaborates with departmental managers to assure comprehensive educational opportunities are coordinated.
• Assists in developing, implementing and conducting ongoing Performance Improvement (PI) and Quality Control (QC) programs for the department(s).