PERM RN - LTAC , Peoria, IL

This opportunity also offers sign on bonus up to $20k for 3rd shift positions with 1 year work commitment.

Job Title: RN - LTAC
Location : Peoria, IL
Duration: Full Time Permanent

Job 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 :( Those functions that the individual who holds the position must be able to perform


unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation).


- 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


Dedicated to Hope, Healing and Recovery


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.


- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0


- 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 preferred