Carle Health
RN- Regional Float Acute Care
Carle Health, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639
Position Summary: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.
Qualifications:EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS College Diploma of Nursing, ADN or BSN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS RN license in the state of IL upon hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEWrites, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity.Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
Essential Functions:
Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.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.Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.Provides goal-focused shift report.Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs.Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.Actively participates in data collection, analysis, and problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.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/hospitalWorks with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfactionParticipates 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
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.
Qualifications:EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS College Diploma of Nursing, ADN or BSN LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS RN license in the state of IL upon hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEWrites, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity.Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.
Essential Functions:
Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.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.Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.Provides goal-focused shift report.Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs.Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.Actively participates in data collection, analysis, and problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.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/hospitalWorks with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfactionParticipates 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
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.