RN - Emergency

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.

• Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.
• Assesses patient 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.
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient’s progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
• Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice and pursues resources and continued self-development.
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
• Coordinates interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.
• Analyzes clinical situations to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
• Assumes assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
• Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
• Collaborates with the health care team in organizing tasks and activities for the patient’s care from admission to discharge to meet identified outcomes.
• Advocates with physicians on the patient’s behalf when necessary.
• Considers cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors when teaching patients about procedures and hospital experience.
• Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education and utilizes patient education resources.
• Participates in data collection, analysis, problem solving and process improvements and contributes to patient satisfaction.
• Ensures care aligns with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and quality initiatives.
• Follows up promptly on patient/family requests/needs and promotes excellent customer service.
• Serves on unit-based councils.

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 1 year.
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) within 1 year.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year.
• Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) within 3 years.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 3 years.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.
• Education:
  
  College Diploma in Nursing.

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 in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide information from Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The compensation range for this position is $33.32 per hour - $57.31 per hour. The actual compensation offered will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, location, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more, visit…