Inpatient RN - Critical Care Unit (Weekend)

Inpatient RN - Critical Care Unit (Weekend)

Department:

Critical Care Unit - CT7A

Entity:

Carle

Job Category:

Nursing

Employment Type:

Full - Time

Job ID:

10415

Experience Required:

1 - 3 Years

Education Required:

Associates Degree

Shift:

Night

Location:

Urbana, IL

Usual Schedule:

Fri-Sun 7p-7:30a

On Call Requirements:

None

Work Location:

Main Campus

Nursing Specialty:

Critical Care

Weekend Requirements:

Every weekend

Holiday Requirements:

Holidays that fall on weekendEmail a FriendSaveSaveApply NowPosition Summary: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:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associates Nursing or College Diploma Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse (RN) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS None SpecifiedEssential 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 good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and whiteboards

Works with ventilated patients for early mobility

Collaborates with team to ensure best outcomes

Works with pediatric intensivist with pediatric ICU patients. Travel staff is exempt from this function. Staffing is at the discretion of the department leader.

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