Registered Nurse (RN), Special Procedures

Registered Nurse (RN) - Special Procedures AreannThis is a Fulltime, M-F, Day Shift positionnSchedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm (Five 8's and Four 8's Weekly Rotation)nMinimal On-Call Requirements: 1 weeknight call shift every 2-3 weeks; 1 weekend call shift every 12-14 weekendsnnA Special Procedures RN uses five procedural suites and provides diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to both inpatient and outpatients, including bronchoscopy, gastrointestinal endoscopy, motility and phone studies, breath hydrogen testing, and pill cam studies.nnResponsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.nnA Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions.

Education:

• ADN or BSN

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.
• Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.