Weekend Community Health Staff Nurse

Overview Join our Med/Surg nursing team and make a difference every day! As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll bring your expertise and compassionate care to patients in a fast‑paced, supportive environment. Utilizing the nursing process, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care while collaborating with fellow healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes. Responsibilities Promotes the use of evidence‑based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures. Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient’s progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift. Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence‑based nursing practice. Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable). Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies. Work Environment & Culture Focus Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary. Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner. Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient’s care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes. Provides goal‑focused shift report. Advocates with physicians on patient’s behalf when necessary. Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity. Takes cultural, age‑specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc. Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Performance Improvement Focus Actively participates in data collection, analysis, and problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction. Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence‑based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital. Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction. Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians). Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives. Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; serves on unit‑based councils. Identifies practice problems on the unit. Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes. Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned. Qualifications Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Education: College Diploma in Nursing. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does 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