RN - ICU

Overview

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.

• Certifications:
  
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA);
  Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
  Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Work Experience:

• Promotes evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures.
• Assesses patient's status through interview, observation, and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized plan of care collaboratively with the patient/family and healthcare team.
• Uses appropriate interventions to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Evaluates and documents patient's progress throughout the shift.
• Modifies the care plan based on ongoing evaluation and patient condition changes.
• Completes required documentation, including patient charts and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by seeking resources and engaging in self-development.
• Maintains technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots issues.
• Stays current with evidence-based nursing practices.
• Supports the professional development of self and team members.
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and responds to learning needs.
• Addresses patient moving and handling issues practically and safely.
• Ensures patient and staff safety through proper use of lift equipment.
• Possesses skills for obtaining and testing lab specimens, including bedside testing and quality control.

• Coordinates interdisciplinary patient care through collaboration and resource utilization.
• Analyzes clinical situations systematically and acts to resolve issues.
• Recognizes when assistance is needed and utilizes team resources promptly.
• Assumes responsibility for managing non-complex and some complex patients, adapting to turnover.
• Prioritizes work based on patient condition, assignments, and interruptions.
• Collaborates in task organization and patient care planning from admission to discharge.
• Delegates tasks appropriately within the team.
• Provides goal-focused shift reports.
• Advocates for patients with physicians when necessary.
• Uses effective communication and teamwork strategies to enhance performance and outcomes.
• Communicates constructively with colleagues.

• Assesses and selects teaching strategies suitable for patient/family needs.
• Adapts teaching based on patient response and comprehension levels.
• Considers cultural, age, gender, and developmental factors in education.
• Follows safety policies and procedures, aligning with National Patient Safety Goals.
• Uses hospital resources, including the SVI education system, for patient and family education.

• Participates in data collection, analysis, and process improvement efforts.
• Ensures care aligns with standards, evidence-based practices, and quality initiatives.
• Identifies improvement opportunities and promotes patient and family satisfaction.
• Engages in performance improvement projects and audits.
• Follows up on patient and family requests efficiently.
• Encourages team excellence and participates in unit councils.
• Implements practice changes based on literature and outcomes.

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members across eight hospitals, physician groups, and healthcare businesses. Our facilities hold Magnet designations, the highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities for growth and lifelong careers in central Illinois.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify. For more information:

The pay range is $31.65 - $54.44 per hour, dependent on experience, qualifications, and other factors. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more lehealth.org/benefits.