Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit - Nights

CARIN Alliance; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Post Surgical Unit to provide high-quality care during nights. You will assess patients, coordinate post-op plans, and collaborate with the surgical team to promote safe recovery and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include patient education, accurate documentation, and engagement in quality improvement initiatives while maintaining current nursing standards and CPR certification as required by Illinois licensure.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Current nursing licensure in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performing patient assessments and collecting health data involving patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Coordinating patient care plans to ensure interventions are safe, timely, and appropriate.
• Communicating effectively in person, by phone, and in writing with all stakeholders.
• Providing individualized patient and family education based on thorough assessments.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to evaluate nursing practice effectiveness.
• Maintaining current professional knowledge on nursing standards, laws, and regulations.

Education

Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited nursing program

Current nursing licensure in the State of Illinois

Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse - Post Surgical Unit - Nights

Responsibilities Include

• Performing patient assessments and collecting health data involving patients, families, and healthcare providers.


• Coordinating patient care plans to ensure interventions are safe, timely, and appropriate.


• Communicating effectively in person, by phone, and in writing with all stakeholders.


• Providing individualized patient and family education based on thorough assessments.


• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to evaluate nursing practice effectiveness.


• Maintaining current professional knowledge on nursing standards, laws, and regulations.

Qualifications And Skills

• Successful completion of an Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited nursing program.


• Current nursing licensure in the State of Illinois.


• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Key Duties

• Providing safe, personalized patient care during post-surgical recovery.


• Collaborating with healthcare team members to ensure quality care delivery.


• Engaging in ongoing professional development and quality improvement activities.