RN - Cardiovascular ICU/Stepdown

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

2d•$39 - $63

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 accordance with the institution’s philosophy. In the Cardiovascular ICU/Stepdown, the RN provides direct care to CVICU patients, including post-operative CABG, vascular, and ICU-status patients.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 year.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
High school diploma or GED.
Associate’s degree.

Responsibilities

Perform responsibilities and duties required by the unit and its scope of service.
Implement procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintain accurate, current documentation of nursing care to integrate information for the healthcare team.
Complete an initial assessment on admission and develop a plan of care based on patient and family needs and unit standards.
Implement the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures; modify the plan based on ongoing evaluation.
Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
Fulfill departmental competency requirements.
Provide direct care to CVICU patients, including post-operative CABG, vascular, and ICU-status patients.
Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
Complete hospital and unit-based competencies.
Perform hourly rounding on patients.
Proactively seek opportunities to assist internal and external customers.