RN- Cardio-Pulmonary; Weekend

Position: RN- Cardio-Pulmonary (Weekend)
RN
- Cardio-Pulmonary (Weekend) at Carle Health summary:
This Registered Nurse (RN) role specializes in cardio-pulmonary patient care, providing assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care for acute and chronically ill patients. The nurse is responsible for medication administration, patient education, safety, documentation, and collaboration within the healthcare team during weekend shifts. The position requires current RN licensure and certifications in ACLS and BLS, with a focus on maintaining high standards of nursing practice within a healthcare system.
Overview
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Qualifications

Certifications:

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA);
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA)
American Heart Association (AHA),

Education:

H.S. Diploma/GED;
Associate's Degree,

Work Experience:

Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.

Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.

Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital Document all care using EMR Ensure team huddles are occurring Evaluation of patients Delegate with appropriate follow- up Answer call lights Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care Conflict management Professional communication with all team members
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