Med/Surg RN — Patient-Centered Care, Self-Scheduling

Myhorizonhealth; Paris (IL); On-site; USD 37,846 - 60,610; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) plan

Health Savings Account

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Myhorizonhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care on a 25-bed unit with private rooms. The role includes direct patient care, IV therapy, medications administration, and patient education, under minimal supervision, following policies and procedures.

Requirements include Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and a BSN/ADN/Diploma as appropriate; ACLS preferred; 3 years experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an associate degree, baccalaureate degree, or diploma school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in Illinois (may consider IL RN licensure in progress).
• Current BLS is required.
• ACLS certification is preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Completes physical assessment and patient interview according to departmental policy.
• Implements the patient care plan through giving and delegating direct care.
• Identifies and communicates unusual or abnormal assessment of patient care problems to the Charge Nurse/Manager.
• Administers medications within the acceptable limits of professional judgement and policy.
• Initiates, monitors and manages IV therapy.
• Teaches and reinforces teaching to the patient, family members, and/or significant others.
• Reviews instructions with patient, family, and/or significant others before transfer or discharge, and sends appropriate forms.
• Determines and delegates assignments appropriately in order that tasks are completed within an allotted time.
• Explains procedures and treatments thoroughly to patients, families, and/or significant others before completion.
• Maintains knowledge of infection control and safety policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and avoids accessing patient information in computer except on a need-to-know basis.

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/BSN/Diploma)

Job description

Myhorizonhealth is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care on a 25-bed unit with private rooms. The role includes direct patient care, IV therapy, medications administration, and patient education, under minimal supervision, following policies and procedures.

Requirements include Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and a BSN/ADN/Diploma as appropriate; ACLS preferred; 3 years experience preferred but not required.