Registered Nurse (RN) Card Rehab - Days

Advocatehealth; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Card Rehab unit. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to assess and address patient needs, ensuring safety and effective communication throughout the care continuum. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, implement evidence-based practices, and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives. Join a supportive environment that values professional growth and patient-centered care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and experiences.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required for practice.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement individualized care plans.
• Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Holistic Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care. Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care. Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur. Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety. Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary. Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family.
• Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care. Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice.
• Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed. Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills. Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members. Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel.
• Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm. Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner. Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines. Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care.
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to enhance the department's functions and the patient care experience.
• Participates in professional activities contributing to personal and team development. Seeks opportunities for learning, coaching, and mentoring. Attends required meetings and completes annual competencies timely.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care, understanding growth and development over the lifespan, and assessing patient data to meet individual needs as per departmental policies and procedures.

Major Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement interventions, and evaluate care effectiveness, involving patients and families in planning and maintaining therapeutic relationships.
• Recognizes significant patient condition changes, assesses continuously, and collaborates with the healthcare team to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Implements safety strategies, assesses learning readiness, and develops educational approaches collaboratively.
• Coordinates discharge planning with an interdisciplinary approach, applying evidence-based practices and standards of care.
• Evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking necessary actions and supporting process improvements.
• Communicates effectively, promotes teamwork, and demonstrates leadership by delegating appropriately.
• Identifies safety threats, reports events, and participates in corrective actions to promote safety culture.
• Acts ethically, respects peers and disciplines, and contributes to unbiased, individualized patient care.
• Engages in quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Participates in professional development activities, including education, coaching, and mentoring, and completes required competencies on time.
• Provides age-specific care, understanding developmental principles, and assessing patient data to meet individual needs as per policies.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Education Required

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.

Experience Required

• Typically 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Progression in providing holistic patient care, recognizing and responding to situational changes confidently and timely.
• Proficient in computer skills, electronic health records, and communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, delegate, and build effective teams.
• Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach, and twist frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lbs., carry 40 lbs., and perform pushing/pulling tasks.
• Use of protective clothing and equipment as necessary due to exposure risks.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills required.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.