Registered Nurse Med/Surg Tele PRN

About the role

A Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process and coordinating care with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• Delivers nursing care according to the standards of care defined within the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
• Promotes a therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information.
• Maintains orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Communicates with co-workers on a timely basis including end of shift updates.
• Makes clinical decisions and sets priorities related to workload management based on clinical knowledge and individual patient needs.
• Notifies physician/surgeon of changes in patient’s condition in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Supports and assists with direct patient care to meet the workload needs of the unit through an initiative-taking team approach.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
• Proficient oral and written communication.
• One year general hospital experience helpful.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain RN Illinois Licensure.
• CPR certification or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Skills

• Knowledgeable of general hospital and unit specific policies and procedures.
• Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them efficiently.
• Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Preserves the dignity and respect of all patients at all times.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures.
• Utilizes the nursing process in provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers, and providing education to patients and/or significant others.
• Possession of a genuine interest and concern for patient population that is served.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Community Benefit Hours.

Pay

$41.25 - $46.25 per hour.

Schedule

Scheduled workdays and times may vary and will include weekends and holidays.