RN - CLINICAL NURSE I - AMB RN (426H)

Memorial Care; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health in Illinois seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to oversee nursing care for a designated patient group, using the nursing process and age-appropriate care in an on-site role.

Preferred BSN, IL RN license, BLS/CPR and ACLS; must position/transfer patients, perform IV/IM injections, and endure standing. In-services and credentialing are required, with benefits described in the pay section.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Licensed RN in Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
• ACLS certification per policy.
• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient, stand for long periods, and perform IV insertions and IM injections.

Responsibilities

• Delegate, supervise, and provide nursing care for a designated group of patients.
• Provide age-appropriate patient care.
• Participate in research and apply findings to evidence-based clinical practice.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes.
• Adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, and relevant policies.

Skills

Patient positioning/transfer

IV insertion

Intramuscular injections

Prolonged standing

Education

BSN preferred

Licensed RN in Illinois

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Focused on the Future of Care

We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer.

Position Type:

On-site

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act.

Job Description:

Education:

• BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
• Current BLS/CPR certification per policy.
• ACLS certification per policy.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections.
• Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track:

• Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices.
• Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements.
• Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal.
• Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal.
• Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder):
• Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid.
• Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid.
• Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid.
• Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016.
• Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid.
• Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016.

Pay Transparency

$28.25 - $45.21 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/.

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