RN - Cardiovascular ICU/Stepdown

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, and financial and human resources within the institution’s philosophy. In this role, the nurse provides direct care to cardiovascular ICU 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 through the American Heart Association (AHA) within one year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through 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, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to integrate information for the healthcare team.
• Complete initial patient admission assessments and develop plans of care based on unit standards and patient and family needs.
• Implement plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Continuously evaluate and modify plans of care as needed.
• 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.
• Maintain hospital and unit-based competencies.
• Conduct hourly patient rounding.
• Proactively seek opportunities to assist internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree