RN, ED

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN shift pattern (7p-7:30a with weekends). The role focuses on applying the nursing process, developing care plans, and evaluating outcomes on an assigned unit.

Responsibilities include administering medications and IV therapies, assessing education/discharge needs, and maintaining accurate patient records. Emphasis on emergency response and mentoring other staff.

Qualifications

• Proficient in applying the nursing process in a specialty unit.
• Ability to plan and implement patient education and discharge needs.
• Knowledge of administering narcotics, IV therapies and medications.
• Maintains accurate patient records and supports interdisciplinary care.

Responsibilities

• Administers narcotics, medications and IV therapies per RN standards.
• Assesses and plans patient/family education and discharge needs.
• Maintains patient records documenting care and interventions.
• Responds to emergencies and supports care team functions.
• Promotes professional practice and serves as a resource to staff.

Skills

Nursing process

Care planning

Discharge planning

Emergency response

Education

Illinois RN Licensure

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred

BLS Certification

Job description

Shift 7p-730a w/ Weekends Scheduled Weekly Hours 12

POSITION PURPOSE

Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process in a specialty unit, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care within an assigned unit, department or specialty area. Shares responsibility with other health care disciplines. Reports to Department of Nursing Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care.
• (See LPN)
• Administers and controls narcotics, medications and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and plans patient/family education and discharge needs.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Accountable for problem solving to include initiating, delegating and evaluating patient care team functions.
• Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person for other patient services team members.
• Practices competencies in nursing skills based upon current scientific knowledge.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s in nursing preferred.
• Maintains certification according to requirements of specialty unit.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Basic Computer knowledge strongly preferred.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments preferred.

Compensation Range $33.66 - $50.49

Available Benefits for PRN Positions

• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.

Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people.

Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare.

Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference.

As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve.

From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion.