Registered Nurse-PCU

Iroquois Memorial Hospital & Resident Home • Watseka, IL

34d • $35 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Progressive Care Unit.

Requirements

• 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.
• State of Illinois RN license that’s active and in good standing.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Communication.
• Critical Evaluation.
• Relationship Management.
• Ethical Practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Treats patients/families as guests. Respects privacy and confidentiality of patients.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor.
• Creates a positive learning environment for students and new team members.
• Attends department meetings, inservice programs and continuing education classes.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge. Holds self to high standards to deliver to the best of his/her abilities.
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed