RN - Cardio-Pulmonary (Inpatient)

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

80d • $35 - $60

About The Position

The CT8 Cardio/Pulm/Med/Surg unit is a fast-paced environment with a total of 50 beds, divided into two sides: A side with 24 beds and B side with 26 beds. The patient population primarily consists of adult cardiac patients over 17 years of age, including those with cardiac drips and post-cardiac procedures, as well as pulmonary patients and medical-surgical overflow with a variety of diagnoses. The nurse to patient ratio is 1:4-6. The unit emphasizes strong communication skills among team members, particularly with the Heart and Vascular Institute procedural area, and fosters a culture of supportive teamwork to provide high-quality care. Both new and experienced team members empower each other to drive new patient care initiatives and promote inclusion.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 1 year from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Education: Associate's Degree or High School Diploma/GED.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Manages care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Collaboratively identifies patient goals of care, designs and maintains care plans with patient and family.
• Implements interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects.
• Prepares patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, and monitors labs.
• Discharges patients and provides instruction for safe transition from hospital.
• Documents all care using EMR.
• Ensures team huddles are occurring.
• Evaluates patients.
• Delegates with appropriate follow-up.
• Answers call lights.
• Ensures basic care such as turning, toileting, etc. is done per standards of care.
• Manages conflict and maintains professional communication with all team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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