Acute Care Nursing Professional

Overview

The Inpatient Unit (IPU) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice
Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families,
community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care. On the IPU, our
dedicated nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and
physician partners practice on a critical access hospital unit. On this unit,
specialized medicalnursing care is provided to our acute patients.
Rehabilitative care is also provided to our swing bed patients. Medical
diagnoses for our acute care patients include but are not limited to
pneumonia, heart failure, cellulitis and urinary tract infection.
Rehabilitative services for our swing bed patients include but are not limited
to physicaloccupationalspeech therapy, wound care management, nutritional
therapy and IV antibiotic therapy. Care is provided by a highly-trained staff
utilizing the most current technology and equipment. The IPU is fast-paced,
exciting, and always evolving. 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
• LicenseCertifications:*
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial
and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days -
American Heart Association (AHA)
• Education:*
Bachelors Degree; H.S. DiplomaGED
• Other KnowledgeSkills:*

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 andor 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. Receives patient Bedside Shift
Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of
the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the
time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in
each patient room Delegates patient care tasksresponsibilities to assigned
HCTrsquo;s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shift
Completes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments,
interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion,
admissiondischarge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned
patient, care plan documentation and patient education Meets Carle MedSurg RN
documentation standards for each assigned patient RN will provide patient
medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication,
Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time Maintains patient safety as the highest
priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions,
pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety
Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy
work environment and a healing patient environment Keeps a diligent focus on
prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and
completion of patient requestsmedical needs Uses critical thinking to
evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify
and act on changes in patient status Effectively communicates within the
healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient
care coordination and patient safety
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 employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: ***._

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.orgbenefits.