RN - Pacu

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RN - PACU

Department: PACU - CPKH

Usual Schedule: Monday

• Friday 8a-430 pm

Regions:

On Call Requirements: Yes

Job Category: Nursing

Work Location: Pekin Hospital

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 40993

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: No

Education Requirements: Not Indicated

Shift: Day

Location: Pekin, IL

Holiday Requirements: No

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Job Description

JOB 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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

College Diploma in Graduate of an accredited nursing program. and Bachelor's Degree in Individuals hired after August 1, 2013 must obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) within (5) years of start date.

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 sensitivity

Critical 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).

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

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.

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