Registered Nurse (RN)- Medical Nursing Unit

Carle Health

West Peoria, IL

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SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Data Collection, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Identify Issues, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Registered Nurse (RN), Social Security Administration, Specimens/Samples, Standards of Care, Team Player, Test Lab, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills

LOCATION

West Peoria, IL

POSTED

10 days ago

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. College diploma - Nursing Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License - Illinois Upon Hire Advanced reading, writing skills and basic oral skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker. Maintain confidential information. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor. Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications. 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 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. 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 Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable) 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 Serves on unit-based councils Identifies practice problems on the unit Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do 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. | This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

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