PASS RN

McDonough District Hospital; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

457B plan with employer match

Job summary

McDonough District Hospital is seeking a PASS RN who will assess, plan, implement and evaluate perioperative nursing care during PASS interviews. The role requires knowledge of nursing policies, PPE and disaster procedures, with the ability to coordinate with the surgical team.

The successful candidate must hold an Illinois RN license and CPR certification, and will participate in orientation, departmental inservices and continuing education to support high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently licensed RN in Illinois.
• CPR certifications required.
• Knowledge of nursing policies and procedures, PPEs and disaster manuals.

Responsibilities

• The PASS RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of the patients before surgery during the PASS interview.

Skills

Verbal ability

Numerical ability

Clinical perception

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Team communication

Education

Illinois RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Order entry systems

Information retrieval

Job description

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Is knowledgeable regarding nursing policies and procedures, PPE's universal precautions, duties listed in the disaster manuals and MSDS sheets. The patient populations must be considered when addressing job knowledge required from the employee.

• Expected pay for this position is $28.00-$44.80. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
• MDH Benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 457B and employer match for FT Employees
  • Company paid STD and LTD
• Job Summary
  • The PASS RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of the patients before surgery during the PASS interview. Performs other assignments as required.
• Job Specifications
  • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Currently licensed RN in the state of Illinois by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. Must maintain current CPR certifications.

• ABILITIES, INTERESTS AND TEMPERAMENTS
• Verbal ability is needed to interpret and understand the physician's orders and communicate with other caregivers regarding care of the patient, as well as to present educational information to patients, staff and the public as needed.
• Numerical ability is needed to ensure correct dosages of medication.
• Clinical perception is needed to assess patient and correctly interpret data.
• Clerical perception is needed to verify correct transcription of physician's orders.
• Computer skills: order entry, information retrieval, mandatory inservicing and other skills as technology progresses.
• Finger dexterity is needed for, but not limited to, handling medical equipment, giving IM medications, assembling IV lines and for different physical exams.
• The ability to accept directions and follow through with a plan of care.
• A preference for scientific and technical activities is required to set up and adapt medical equipment to the patient's needs and apply the physiological affects of the therapy and procedures to the patient's clinical state.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills to assess the situation and alter nursing care map as needed.
• A preference for the use of processes and techniques is necessary to follow the nursing policies and procedures to ensure standard of care.
• Ability to adapt and prioritize during emergency situations.
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of patients of all populations (e.g. developmentally appropriate care, cultural diversity, patients with pain, victims of abuse or neglect, and diagnosis or procedure specific such as patient with congestive heart failure or cesarean delivery).
• OTHER: The RN will successfully complete orientation and hospital-wide and department-specific CBL's (computerized based learning). The RN will participate in departmental inservices and will demonstrate competency by completing the service specific competency testing / evaluation process, as appropriate to the RN role. Continuing education programs will be offered to augment the RN's knowledge of pertinent developments in patient care and to foster a performance improvement environment.