RN - Surgical Med/Surg (Weekend)

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

11h

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 focuses on clinical excellence, interdisciplinary coordination, patient education, and performance improvement. The RN assesses patients, develops and implements individualized plans of care, evaluates progress, documents care, and adapts interventions as patient needs change. The position also includes collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other team members; support for patient and staff safety; and participation in quality and service improvement activities.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
College diploma in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Promote evidence-based practice through nursing processes, protocols, and procedures.
Assess patient status through interviews, observation, and physical assessment.
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the health care team.
Implement appropriate interventions to achieve expected patient outcomes.
Evaluate and document patient progress toward goals throughout the shift, and modify care plans as needed.
Complete required documentation, including patient charts and event reports.
Maintain professional accountability, pursue continued development, and promote the professional development of team members.
Maintain technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoot problems.
Share clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to others' learning needs.
Apply safe patient-moving and handling practices and use lift equipment appropriately, as applicable.
Obtain adequate laboratory specimens and perform bedside testing and quality control in compliance with provider orders and hospital procedures.
Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care and seek resources or consultation to address problems and patient needs.
Manage assigned patients, prioritize work as conditions and assignments change, and persist in resolving care issues.
Collaborate with the health care team to organize care from admission through discharge and delegate tasks appropriately.
Provide goal-focused shift reports and advocate for patients with physicians when necessary.
Use communication and teamwork strategies that support patient outcomes and unit productivity; give and accept constructive feedback.
Assess patient and family education needs and adapt teaching strategies to age, culture, development, readiness, and comprehension.
Follow hospital policies, procedures, and National Patient Safety Goals, and use appropriate resources to provide specialized education.
Use the SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and families.
Participate in data collection, analysis, problem solving, and performance improvement initiatives.
Provide care consistent with standards, evidence-based practices, patient safety goals, core measures, and other quality initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve patient care and patient and family satisfaction, and follow up promptly on requests and needs.
Serve on unit-based councils, identify unit practice problems, and implement changes based on literature and improvement outcomes.
Complete assigned projects, data collection, and audits.