GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for leading the clinical activities and personnel in the Neurosurgery office, within scope of licensure, to ensure high quality patient care, teamwork, and coordination of care. Assists in determining work priorities, preparing daily work assignments, and monitoring compliance for regulatory requirements. Serves as resource for clinical staff, in partnership with the Office Manager, in resolving operation and patient care problems. Acts as physician liaison and role model for staff. RN Lead will also work alongside her team to triage/assess patients via incoming calls and electronic MyChart messages; as well as provide patient education; schedule/coordinate surgeries and pre-op clearances and provide support to the prior auth team for surgeries scheduled.

Hours: Full time 40 hours / week. Monday – Friday between 8am-5:30pm. This position is eligible for benefits.

Location: 120 S Spalding, Naperville

Office: Busy Neuroscience office supporting Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• A minimum of two years of nursing experience
• One to two years of physician practice experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all circumstances.
• Self-starter, able to prioritize responsibilities throughout the day.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Required License and/or Certification:

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR Certification issued by either the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

In the event (1) any declared national, state or municipal disaster or other catastrophic event or (2) any implementation of the hospital’s disaster plan that will substantially affect or increase the need for health care services any nurse may be required to work mandated overtime.

Why join Edward-Elmhurst?

• Edward-Elmhurst Health includes three hospitals — Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health — and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago.
• Edward-Elmhurst Health provides comprehensive healthcare at over 100 locations in the suburbs of Chicago. Our success has always been — and always will be — driven by our most talented, reliable, compassionate and skilled people, who genuinely believe in delivering top quality care to our patients and their families. At Edward-Elmhurst Health, you will also experience a vibrant culture and an atmosphere of nurturing support and leadership.
  

Be DRIVEN to join our over 8,000 employees, 1,700 staff physicians and 1,800 volunteers who want to provide safe, seamless and personalized care every day for our patients, our families and our communities.

Healthy D.R.I.V.E.N. values

• Determination: A passionate pursuit of continuous improvement
• Respect: A belief that everyone should be treated with dignity—our patients, their families and each other
• Integrity: A firm commitment to always doing the right thing
• Vision: A forward-focused mindset that emphasizes collaboration and innovation
• Excellence: A steadfast focus on delivering safe, highly reliable care to ensure a distinctively high quality, patient-centered experience
• Nurturing: A dedication to providing hope, encouragement, empathy and compassion

Benefits offered by Edward-Elmhurst Health include:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401K
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Fitness center membership
• Plus many other employee perks

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