Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center AssociationIASCA

Position Overview: The Registered Nurse or RN provides professional nursing care to patients/significant others via direct and/or telephone contact, following established standards and practices. S/he coordinates with other members of the care team to ensure seamless care delivery, maximal coordination of efforts, and active patient participation in planning and care. Assists physician or other provider with clinical procedures, performs telephone triage as needed, and participates in patient teaching.Provides Direction To: Licensed Practical Nurses, clerical assistants, medical assistants, and other non-licensed personnel.Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion including moving and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-ha