RN - PACU

RN - PACU

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.

Essential Functions:

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• 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.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.

Schedule Notes:

DAYS; 8am-8:30pm

Skills:

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.
• Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

Required Skills:

• MULTICULTURAL SENSITIVITY
• CRITICAL THINKING
• RELEVANT NURSING EXPERIENCE
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
• COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE

Education:

• Required Education: ASN
• Preferred Education: BSN

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Illinois state RN License in good standing
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• ACLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Job Category: Clinical-Nursing

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Contract Weeks: 139

Client Details City: Urbana State: IL Zip Code: 61801