Registered Nurse-Surgery
About The Position
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our Surgery Department. At Iroquois Memorial Hospital, being a team member means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Current hospital experience (within 5 years) or be a new nursing graduate (within 2 years).
- Possess a service orientation.
- State of Illinois RN license.
- CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
- ACLS within one year of hire.
- PALS within one year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer at least 1 year of experience in hospital clinical nursing.
Responsibilities
- Providing timely and appropriate assessments of patient condition.
- Formulating a plan of care timely that addresses all of the patient’s problems and interventions are appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Recognizing emergencies promptly and responding in an appropriate manner.
- Taking responsibility for crash cart readiness, department readiness and being proficient in emergency procedures.
- Administering medications & IV’s timely and accurately.
- Performing treatments & procedures skillfully and on time as appropriate to the unit.
- Educating patients & families, delivering the information on an appropriate level to the individual. Information is complete & documented.
- Applying knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals.
- Assuring that hourly rounding and assessing is completed.
- Demonstrating an awareness of fall prevention techniques: identifies patients at risk, communicates risks to other caregivers, reports all falls.
- Engaging in infection control practices and demonstrating knowledge of isolation procedures.
- Ensuring documentation is timely and accurately reflects patient condition and progress.
- Practicing within ethical, regulatory and legal guidelines.
- Using the electronic documentation system effectively and efficiently.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
