RN - Observation T6

Carle Health•Urbana, IL

173d•$35 - $61

About The Position

WHY NORTH TOWER 6 Observation? 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. 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, Designated Stroke Unit. 43 total beds Sign On Bonus $10,000 (3yr Commitment) Relocation $5,000 >100miles Relocation $2,500 50miles to 100miles BSN Bonus $2,500 External Applicants only RN>1yr Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected].

Requirements

RN>1yr
External Applicants only

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