Compassionate Registered Nurse – Float and Advocate

CO01 Southern Illinois Hospital Services Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a professional Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for SIH patients. The role includes comprehensive assessment, planning, and execution of patient care with collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, documentation, and contributing to safety policies. Nurses may float to other SIH units as needed and must maintain licensure and certifications with ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license or eligibility
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• ACLS/ICU and related program certifications required or within 6 months of hire
• NRP/PALS/other per unit requirements may be required

Responsibilities

• Assess patients to determine mental, physical, and spiritual needs
• Provide compassionate environment to support patients and families
• Plan, implement, and evaluate an individual care plan with the care team
• Deliver health teaching and counseling to promote optimal health
• Use clinical judgement with critical thinking to detect changes in condition
• Document accurately in the patient chart in a timely manner
• Contribute to policies ensuring patient safety and quality of care
• Supervise and delegate to licensed or unlicensed staff as appropriate
• Advocate for patients through collaboration with health professionals
• Complete required education, competencies, and licensure on schedule
• Float to other SIH nursing units within competency level

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Master's in Nursing

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a professional Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care for SIH patients. The role includes comprehensive assessment, planning, and execution of patient care with collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, documentation, and contributing to safety policies. Nurses may float to other SIH units as needed and must maintain licensure and certifications with ongoing education.