Doctors Nursing and Rehab: Registered Nurse - Rn

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a staff Registered Nurse (RN) to oversee a patient group in the Rehab unit, delivering evidence-based nursing care through the nursing process and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.

The RN must hold an Illinois IDFPR license; responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, implementing interventions, documentation, and patient/family education within Rehab.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in Illinois (IDFPR)
• Proficient in nursing process and documentation
• Experience in rehab nursing and patient/family education

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessments and develop rehab care plans
• Implement nursing interventions and adjust plans based on evaluations
• Coordinate care with rehab team and document accurately for continuity of care

Skills

RN license

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

Job description

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.

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing;: Nursing, Work Experience: RN

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. 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.Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission to the Rehab unit and develops appropriate Rehab plan of care in accordance with unit standards and is based on patient and family needs. Implements Rehab plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based on continuous evaluation. Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall patient goals. Implements procedures and theories related to Rehab practice and scope of service. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documenting of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Shares information about the disease processes underlying disabilities and teaches nursing techniques to help the rehab patient and their families develop self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness. Participates in Rehab rounds and team meetings. Reinforces the teaching done by therapy in rehab, provides resource materials for patient's changing needs, and provides on-going patient education. Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness. Fulfills all requirements of Rehab departmental competencies.

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. 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 employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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.