RN - Surgical T7

Carle Foundation Hospital-posted 3 months ago

$33 - $57/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Urbana, IL

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The position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in the NT7 Digestive Surgical Unit at Carle Health, which specializes in the care of acute and chronic digestive surgical patients. The unit has 43 beds and is certified by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The patient population includes those undergoing various surgical interventions, including trunk trauma and high acuity surgical care. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-6 for surgical/medical patients and 1:3 for surgical advanced care patients. The unit collaborates closely with surgical residents and attendings, focusing on providing the best and safest care to the community.

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.
Provides post-operative care for the complex surgical population.
Assesses and intervenes appropriately to ensure positive outcomes during the post-operative phase.
Monitors and cares for newly tracheostomies.
Assesses and maintains wounds that require a wound vac and other complex wound management.
Assesses, manages and educates patient and families on new ostomies.
Works collaboratively with the general surgical residency and OMFS residency services.

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education: H.S. Diploma/GED

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for external applicants with a 3-year commitment.

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