RN - Med/Surg - R8 (Weekend)

Overview 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. Qualifications Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA) College Diploma Responsibilities Perform all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service. Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintain up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Complete initial assessment upon patient admission and develop an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards based on patient and family needs. Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modify the plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Take responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicate with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offer constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identify own learning needs and take initiative to begin appropriate solutions. Fulfill all requirements of departmental competencies. Receive patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment, and updating of the patient communication board. Delegate patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCTrs and validate completion of delegated tasks throughout the shift. Complete and document basic RN patient care activities (assessments, interpretation of vital signs, physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding). Meet Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patient. Provide patient medications utilizing the 5 Rights (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, right time). Maintain patient safety as the highest priority, ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety. Maintain a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment. Promptly answer patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs. Use critical thinking to evaluate overall patient condition and use nursing judgment to identify and act on changes in patient status. Effectively communicate within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $38.93 per hour to $63.35 per hour. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Learn more about benefits . Equal Opportunity Employment Statement 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. For more information, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr