Job Description
RN - Advanced Care Unit at Carle Health summary:
An Advanced Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. This role involves rapid assessment of complex patient data, evidence-based decision-making, patient safety adherence, and education tailored to patient needs. The RN also contributes to quality improvement initiatives and ensures documentation and compliance with healthcare standards.
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. Nurses will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care, often catching any complications early. Rapid assessment and interpretation of complex patient data. Makes evidence-based decisions under pressure while managing acute and chronic conditions.
Qualifications
Certifications: 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: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
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. 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. Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. 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. Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members. Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives. Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs. Serves on unit based councils
About Us
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 BroMenn 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 nation’s highest honor for nursing care. 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, 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:
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $31.65per hour - $54.44per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Advanced Care Unit, Patient Assessment, Nursing Care, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient Safety, Healthcare Team, Care Planning, Clinical Documentation, Patient Education
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Shift work,