RN - Progressive Care Unit (intermediate)

28 Jun 2024

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RN - Progressive Care Unit (intermediate)

Department: Progressive Care Unit - BMC

Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area

Job Category: Nursing

Employment Type: Full - Time

Job ID: 43321

Experience Required: Less than 1 year

Education Required: Associates Degree

Shift: Day

Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL

Usual Schedule: 7a-730p (3-12hr Shifts)

On Call Requirements: N

Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center

Nursing Specialty: Other

Secondary Job Category: Nursing

Weekend Requirements: Y

Holiday Requirements: Y

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Position Summary:

Special Summer Incentive

Sign on bonus - $15,000

Free Health Insurance for the rest of the yearVacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyThe Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care. In PCU, our dedicated nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and physician partners practice in an eighteen-bed, intermediate care unit providing specialized medical and nursing care by a highly-trained staff utilizing the most current technology and equipment. Medical diagnoses include but are not limited to stroke, transient ischemic attack, seizure, syncope, dizziness, encephalopathy, renal failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, and post-operative neurosurgical procedures. The unit is fast-paced, exciting, and always evolving. Qualifications:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Nursing and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) within four (4) years CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Essential Functions:

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.

Ensures all required DNV measures for identified stroke / TIA patients are addressed and accurately documented.

Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboards.

Closely monitors post operative neurosurgical patients.

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.

Full-time
  • ID: #52000665
  • State: Illinois Urbana 61801 Urbana USA
  • City: Urbana
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-06-28
  • Deadline: 2024-08-27
  • Category: Et cetera