RN - LTAC

RN – LTAC Peoria, ILLocation: Peoria, IL, 61605Project Duration: Full-time /PermanentSalary Range: $32.94-$49.36hrSign on Bonus: $20k for 3rd shift positions with 1 year work commitmentShift: 12 hour nightsJob Summary:Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plan in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff as necessary. Communicates changes in patient's clinical condition with Physicians, Nursing Supervisor/Manager, and co-workers as appropriate. Participates in discharge planning process.Essential Functions:· Maintains the standard of nursing care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing department.· Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to patients. Assigns nursing care team members in accordance to patient needs, team members capabilities and qualifications.· Documents patient admission assessment and reassessments, patient care plans and other pertinent information, completely in the patient's medical record according to nursing standards and policies.· Performs assessment on all patients on admission and reassessments as per policy. Makes referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.· Develops nursing care plan of assigned patient on admission, updates plan of care as needed and ensures plan of care is coordinated with patient, family, and other members of the team.· Assesses and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.· Revises the plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age. Performs treatments and provide services to level of licensure.· Receives physician's orders, ensures transcription is accurate and documents completion.· Assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills within scope of practice.· Administers medication utilizing the five rights of medication administration reducing the potential for medication errors.· Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate.· Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and· addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:· Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.· Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.· Basic computer knowledge.· Able to organized tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situations.· Ability to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.· Must have good and regular attendance.· Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education:· Graduation from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.Licenses/Certification:· Current state licensure as Registered Nurse.· BCLS certification. ACLS preferred.Experience:· Minimum six months' Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferredAbout generis tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.