Registered Nurse, Surgical Neuro ICU, Weekend Option
About The Position
This is a full-time, day shift, weekend-only position in the Surgical Neuro ICU, designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The role involves caring for critically ill patients recovering from surgery, post-transplant, or neuro events. The environment is fast-paced and includes patients requiring ventilators, frequent drip titration, neurological checks, various IV lines, surgical site and drain care, CRRT, and external ventricular drain monitoring. The Charge RN participates in the Code Team and Rapid Response Team. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care using the nursing process, providing age-appropriate care, participating in research, and contributing to quality improvement. The role requires adherence to hospital and nursing mission, vision, and values, the ANA Code of Ethics, and the Illinois Nursing Act. Springfield Memorial Hospital is a Magnet hospital that emphasizes high-quality patient care, continuous learning, and compassionate interactions.
Requirements
- Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
- Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
- Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient.
- Must possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required.
- Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing.
- Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
Nice To Haves
- Weekend Only premium pay eligibility.
Responsibilities
- Delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process.
- Provide age-appropriate care.
- Participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice.
- Contribute to quality improvement processes.
- Adhere to SMH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.
- Serve on Code Team and Rapid Response Team (as Charge RN).
Benefits
- Weekend Only premium pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
