Medical-Surgical RN: Elevate Patient Care

Capital Health Screening Centre; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 1,303,000 - 179,347,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health in Rockford seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care on a 12-hour shift. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within a collaborative team, with emphasis on safety, discharge planning, and patient education.

Required are an associate degree in nursing and RN licensure; BLS is mandatory with TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Scale certification recommended or to be obtained within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN with valid licensure; BLS required; TNCC and specialty certifications encouraged.
• Experience preferred; willingness to obtain additional certifications within stated timelines.
• Strong communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality care to patients through the nursing process.
• Assures patient safety by executing policies and procedures.
• Documents discharge planning and patient education.
• Plans and provides individualized comfort measures.
• Participates in performance improvement and Joint Commission readiness.
• Assists with staffing planning and unit duties as needed.

Skills

Nursing skills

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

RN - NJ

TNCC certification

NIH Stroke Scale Certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Job description

Capital Health in Rockford seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care on a 12-hour shift. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation within a collaborative team, with emphasis on safety, discharge planning, and patient education.

Required are an associate degree in nursing and RN licensure; BLS is mandatory with TNCC, ACLS, PALS, NIH Stroke Scale certification recommended or to be obtained within specified timelines.