CCU

Registered Nurse

Qualifications 2 years experience required. Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required. Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's in nursing preferred. Maintains certification according to requirements of specialty unit. BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH. Basic computer knowledge strongly preferred. Prior knowledge of drawing blood preferred. Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments preferred. Weekend rotation is part of schedule.

Job Description Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process in a specialty unit, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care within an assigned unit, department or specialty area. Shares responsibility with other health care disciplines. Reports to Department of Nursing Director.

Specialty/Unit: CCU Primary Function: 1. Ensures optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process. 2. Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient's medical and nursing care. (See LPN) 3. Administers and controls narcotics, medications and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practice Act. 4. Assesses and plans patient/family education and discharge needs. 5. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately. 6. Accountable for problem solving to include initiating, delegating and evaluating patient care team functions. 7. Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person for other patient services team members. 8. Practices competencies in nursing skills based upon current scientific knowledge.

Shift: Nights 7PM to 7AM Shift Differentials: $5

Benefits and Perks: Sign On Bonus: $20,000 Tuition Reimbursement, IMRF/OneAmerican Retirement, Healthcare Benefits

Facility Highlights: CGH Medical Center has been awarded the Gold Seal of Approvala confirmation that the accredited organization has demonstrated compliance with the most stringent standards of performance. We are the only hospital in the Sauk Valley Area to be awarded this quality accreditation. CGH Medical Center is a progressive acute care facility located in the heart of the Sauk Valley, in Northern Illinois. Since opening in 1909, CGH has consistently received high ratings for delivering quality care to our community, positive public awareness, safety, and high patient satisfaction. CGH is committed to the health and wellness of our community, and to providing leadership in the healthcare field. This includes public education and free to low-cost early detection activities.

A major expansion was completed in 2008, which produced a new suite of surgical rooms, a new Obstetrics Department and Birthing Center, a new Critical Care Unit, and a new Digestive Health Center. In the spring of 2015, CGH opened a second Cardiac Cath Lab, and a new state-of-the-art Emergency Department with technologies focused on enhancing the patient experience and better serving our community's changing healthcare needs. The new ER features 26 private treatment rooms, six easy care areas, two new trauma rooms, secured access, and streamlined registration. In the spring of 2021, CGH opened a 10-bed Behavioral Health Unit designed specifically for providing care for reasons related to mental health.

Location Highlights: Sterling, Illinois may be a small, rural town, but there's so much to do in the area! Whether you fancy checking out some local history, looking at cool dinosaur fossils, catching a movie at a drive-in theatre, learning how a distillery works, or choosing bright orange pumpkins fresh from the patch, you'll find it all in the Sterling area! Take a look at our list of the best things to do in and around Sterling, Illinois.