RN - Med/Surg T6 (Inpatient)

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse on the NT6 Med/Surg Observation Unit, requiring PRN 2 -12hr shifts within a six-week schedule and over 2 years of inpatient RN experience. The Observation Unit is a 35-bed unit providing acute care for patients with issues ranging from cardiac, general surgery, to behavioral health, with a goal length of stay of 24-48 hours. The unit maintains a nurse to patient ratio of 1:5-6. It is described as a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that collaborates closely with physician partners and ancillary team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The unit is supported by a robust Partnership Committee, a unit-based educator, 2 nurse supervisors, charge nurses, and a discharge nurse. Carle Health is committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered, aiming to positively impact the lives of patients and communities. Carle Health comprises nearly 17,000 team members and providers, supporting patient care across central and southeastern Illinois through eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with over 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. The organization is also involved in developing future healthcare professionals through the Carle Illinois College of Medicine and Methodist College. Several Carle Health hospitals hold Magnet® designations for nursing care. Carle Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Nursing Diploma
RN >2yrs inpatient only experience

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.
Assess IV sites every 4 hours.
Start new IVs per Carle policy.
Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
Must attend 5 out 6 staff meetings per year.
Identify change in patient status and respond appropriately.