REGISTERED NURSE, PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL UNIT (FULL TIME)

Sign on Bonus Available!!!$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater than 50 miles). The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Certifications Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) College Diploma Nursing Responsibilities Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Consults with and keeps the Nurse Manager informed of all activities, needs, concerns, and problems in the unit. Assists with orientation, instruction, training, and supervision of new staff members. Communicates with new staff regarding their developmental needs and gives feedback to the Nurse Manager. Cleans and stocks rooms including emergency carts. Utilizes equipment properly and safely, maintaining equipment in good working order. Removes broken or defective equipment from use, completes occurrences, and reports to the Nurse Manager or designee. Consistently documents patient care with accuracy and completeness, including chronology of events during patient’s ED stay. Verifies and carries out physician’s orders accurately and in a timely manner. Exhibits proficiency of setting up, assisting physician, and cleaning equipment with procedures (Airway maintenance, Central lines, Chest tubes, GYN/OB procedures, Lumbar puncture, Orthopedic procedures, Sexual assault, Suturing, Thoracentesis, Poisoning, etc.). Performs hourly rounding on the Emergency Department patients. Responds to adverse drug reaction, medication errors, abuse, restraints, patient complaints, etc. Implements procedures and theories specific to ED nursing. Performs patient assessment and develops care plan in collaboration with providers, family and patient. Executes plan of care and nursing interventions. Modifies care plan based on continuous assessment. Is responsible for patient and staff safety through appropriate nursing interventions, adhering to safety standards and correcting/reporting safety hazards. Effectively communicates/collaborates with staff, visitors and families to promote a healthy and healing work environment. Provides feedback to peers to aid in professional development, increase knowledge base and problem solve. Maintains accurate and up to date patient records/documentation. Benefits Sign on bonus available: $2,500. Relocation bonus available for moves greater than 50 miles. Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. Actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E‑Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carle Health