RN- Med/Surg - R4

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

2d•$39 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process, current nursing practices, technology, and financial and human resources, in keeping with the institution’s philosophy. This role delivers and documents patient care, coordinates with the healthcare team, promotes patient and employee safety, and supports a positive healing environment. The RN also manages care and testing for Observation status patients to facilitate timely discharge.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
College diploma in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and within the scope of service.
Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care for use by the healthcare team.
Complete an initial patient assessment upon admission and develop a plan of care based on patient and family needs and unit standards.
Implement nursing plans of care, interventions, and patient care procedures, and modify the plan based on ongoing evaluation.
Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
Communicate directly and privately when needed to resolve issues.
Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and consult with colleagues to expand knowledge.
Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
Meet departmental competency requirements.
Receive bedside shift report from an RN at the start of each shift, including patient input; visually validate room safety; and update the patient communication board.
Delegate patient care tasks to assigned HCTs and validate completion throughout the shift.
Complete and document patient assessments, vital-sign interpretation, physician orders, admissions and discharges, hourly rounding, care plans, and patient education.
Meet Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for assigned patients.
Administer medications using the five rights: right patient, medication, route, dose, and time.
Prioritize patient safety, including compliance with fall precautions, pressure-ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and safe ambulation practices.
Maintain a positive attitude that supports a healthy work environment and healing patient environment.
Respond promptly to patient call lights, triage requests, and address patient needs.
Use critical thinking and nursing judgment to assess overall patient condition and respond to changes in status.
Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to support interdisciplinary collaboration, care coordination, and patient safety.
Manage time effectively to support prompt admission and discharge of Observation status patients and timely completion of testing.