Job Information
Carle Foundation Hospital RN- PACU in Urbana, Illinois
RN- PACU
Department: PACU - CPKH
Entity: Peoria Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 44374
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Not Indicated
Shift: Day
Location: Pekin, IL
Usual Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8a-4:30p
On Call Requirements: 4-5 days per month
Work Location: Pekin Hospital
Nursing Specialty: Other
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Weekend Requirements: No
Other Posting Information: Sign on Bonus $5000 (3yr commitment
Relocation $5000 >100miles
Relocation $2,500 50-100 miles
BSN Bonus $2500
External applicants only RN >1yr
Holiday Requirements: no
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Position Summary:
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Qualifications:
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (AHA) within 1 year. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivityCritical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Essential Functions:
Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.
Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, and physicians).
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: human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.