RN - Heart Failure Unit

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

17h•$37 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, this role contributes practical nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. The position involves assessing patient status, assisting in developing individualized care plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating patient progress. Documentation, professional accountability, and continuous learning are key aspects of this role. The nurse will also participate in interdisciplinary care, adapt teaching strategies, and contribute to process improvements and patient satisfaction, ensuring care aligns with quality standards and patient safety goals.

Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
College Diploma: Licensed Practical Nurse
Certificate of Completion: Licensed Practical Nurse

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an RN, assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes
Assists the RN in the development of an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift
Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development
Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice
Promotes the professional development of self and team members
Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
Participates in interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.
Adapts teaching strategies appropriately to meet the patient's/family's age specific needs.
Actively participates in data collection, analysis, problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.
Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction