RN - Respiratory Med/Surg

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

About The Position

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the RN contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills to the provision and management of patient care through the nursing process. The role promotes evidence-based practice, assesses patient status, develops and updates individualized plans of care, implements appropriate interventions, and evaluates and documents progress toward expected outcomes. The RN maintains professional accountability, develops clinical knowledge and skills, troubleshoots equipment, supports team learning, and performs lab specimen collection and bedside testing as ordered and in accordance with hospital procedures and policies. The RN coordinates interdisciplinary care from admission through discharge, prioritizes work as patient conditions and assignments change, seeks assistance and resources when needed, delegates appropriately, and communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and team members. The role includes patient and family education tailored to individual needs, adherence to safety policies and National Patient Safety Goals, and participation in quality and performance improvement activities, including identifying practice issues, reviewing data, implementing improvements, and supporting patient and family satisfaction.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Promote evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures.
Assess patients through interviews, observation, and physical assessment; develop collaborative, individualized plans of care; implement interventions; and evaluate, document, and modify care as needed.
Complete required documentation, including patient charts and event reports.
Maintain professional accountability and current nursing knowledge; seek resources and continued development; and share clinical knowledge with team members.
Demonstrate technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoot problems; use lift equipment and safe patient-moving practices as applicable.
Obtain adequate lab specimens and perform bedside lab testing and associated quality control according to provider orders and hospital procedures and policies.
Coordinate interdisciplinary patient care and obtain resources or consultation in a timely manner to address problems and patient needs.
Prioritize work in response to changes in patient condition, assignment, and interruptions; organize care tasks with the healthcare team; and delegate appropriately.
Provide goal-focused shift reports and advocate for patients with physicians when necessary.
Use effective communication and teamwork strategies, including giving and accepting constructive feedback.
Assess patient and family learning needs, select and adapt teaching strategies, consider cultural and developmental factors, and use hospital resources including the SVI patient education system.
Promote patient safety by following policies and procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
Participate in data collection, analysis, problem solving, and performance improvement initiatives; identify practice problems and opportunities to improve care and satisfaction.
Complete assigned projects, data collection, and audits; implement changes in clinical practice based on literature and improvement outcomes.
Follow up promptly on patient and family requests and needs, promote customer satisfaction, and serve on unit-based councils.