RN - Emergency - Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

About The Position

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills to the provision and management of patient care through application of the nursing process. The role involves assessing patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, evaluating progress, documenting care, and collaborating with patients, families, and the health care team to meet expected outcomes and maintain safety.

Requirements

College diploma in Nursing.
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 year.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) certification from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) within 1 year.
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) certification from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) within 1 year.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 year.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification from the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) within 1 year.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training within 3 months.

Responsibilities

Assess patient status through interview, observation, and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
Develop an individualized plan of care collaboratively with the patient, family, and health care team.
Use appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
Systematically evaluate and document patient progress toward expected outcomes and goals throughout the shift.
Modify the plan of care based on evaluation and changes in the patient’s condition.
Complete required documentation, including patient charts and event reports.
Demonstrate professional accountability through seeking resources and continued self-development.
Acquire and maintain current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.
Use a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues, as applicable.
Promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment, as applicable.
Perform patient bedside laboratory testing and associated quality control in compliance with provider orders and hospital laboratory procedures and policies.
Analyze clinical situations systematically and obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
Recognize when assistance is needed and promptly use resources, including physician and nurse-to-nurse (UAT) consultation.
Collaborate with the health care team to organize patient-care tasks and activities from admission through discharge according to the plan of care and identified outcomes.
Promote patient safety in the hospital environment by following policies and procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.