RN - Cardiovascular Care Unit (Intermediate)

Carle Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive patient care for a designated group of patients. You will apply the nursing process, document care accurately, and collaborate with the health care team to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

The role requires an Illinois RN license, ACLS within 1 year, BLS within 30 days, and appropriate education. You will participate in safety initiatives, round on patients hourly, and support both patients and staff with

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois per IDFPR.
• ACLS within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA).
• BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Education: HS Diploma/GED; Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care to assist the healthcare team.
• Performs initial assessment on patient admission and develops a plan of care.
• Implements plan of care and nursing interventions; modifies as needed.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety and reports safety hazards.
• Communicates with others to resolve issues and provides constructive feedback for colleagues.
• Maintains departmental competencies and seeks learning opportunities as needed.
• Performs hourly rounding on patients and supports internal and external customers.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Documentation

Safety and quality

Team communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Job description

Overview

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA). Education: H.S. Diploma/GED; Associate's Degree. Work Experience:

Responsibilities

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Maintain clean and tidy work environment. Maintain hospital and unit based competencies. Hourly Rounding on patients. Proactively seek out opportunities to assist internal and external customers.

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Health Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life‑long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation And Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $36.8per hour - $59.89per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.