Registered Nurse-Surgery

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Registered Nurse-Surgery Full Time Watseka, IL, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 2114 Salary Range: $35.00 To $45.00 Hourly We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Surgery Department. Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: Surgery Status: Full Time, 36-40 hours per week Schedule: Days, 6:30am-3pm; 8am-5pm Summary/Objective The registered nurse is responsible for providing high quality professional health care to patients for all age groups cared for in the unit. Essential Functions Providing timely and appropriate assessments of patient condition. The plan of care is formulated timely and addresses all of the patient’s problems and interventions are appropriate for the patient's condition. Recognizes emergencies promptly and responds in an appropriate manner. Takes responsibility for crash cart readiness, department readiness and is proficient in emergency procedures. Administers medications & IV's timely and accurately. Performs treatments & procedures skillfully and on time as appropriate to the unit. Educates patients & families, delivers the information on an appropriate level to the individual. Information is complete & documented. Applies knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals. Assures that hourly rounding and assessing is completed. Demonstrates an awareness of fall prevention techniques: identifies patients at risk, communicates risks to other caregivers, reports all falls. Engages in infection control practices and demonstrates knowledge of isolation procedures. Documentation is timely and accurately reflects patient condition and progress. Practices within ethical, regulatory and legal guidelines. Familiarity with the electronic documentation system and using it effectively and efficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience/Education Requirements Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Possess current hospital experience (within 5 years) or be a new nursing graduate (within 2 years). Prefer at least 1 year of experience in hospital clinical nursing. Possess a service orientation. Licenses/Certifications State of Illinois RN license. CPR certification within 3 months of hire. ACLS within one year of hire. PALS within one year of hire. Medical Insurance Life Insurance 401K Paid Time Off #J-18808-Ljbffr Iroquoismemorial