RN - Med/Surg T6 (Inpatient)

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

On North Tower 6, we are a very fast-paced unit with a variety of patient populations. There are plenty of opportunities to learn new skills with our high volume of admits and discharges. The teamwork on this unit is some of the best, so you will never face a challenge alone. The unit is a Designated Stroke Unit. Carle Health is committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

Requirements

RN License upon hire.
BLS within 30 days
RN >1yr

Nice To Haves

Chest pain, CHF, AMS/Weakness, Stoke/TIA, Post-op/Post procedure, GI infections, COPD, Pneumonia, UTI, Pain Control, Falls
IV Start, Foley Insertion & Maintenance, Central Lines (blood draws, dressing changes), Simple and Complex wound dressing changes, Diabetes and CHF Management, Blood Transfusions
BSN Bonus $2,500 External Applicants only RN>1yr

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