RN - ICU (Richland)

Carle Health; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 50,971 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse to cover unit-specific responsibilities and patient care. The role requires ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications within specified timeframes and an active RN license in Illinois.

Candidates may qualify for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. External candidates are welcome and the program emphasizes safe patient care and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• ACLS within 1 year as per AHA guidelines.
• PALS within 1 year per AHA guidelines.
• BLS within 30 days per AHA guidelines.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) certification as required by IDFPR.
• College Diploma in Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all nursing duties specific to unit scope and patient care.
• Completes initial patient assessment and develops plan of care with the team.
• Implements and modifies the plan of care with continuous evaluation.

Skills

ACLS within 1 year

PALS within 1 year

BLS within 30 days

RN license - IL

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

RN license - Illinois

Job description

Overview

Sign on Bonus Available!!!

• $10,000 greater than 1 year of experience
• $5,000 less than 1 year of experience
• $2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater than 50 miles)
• (external candidates only)

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• College Diploma Nursing
• Work Experience: list of experience requirements removed for brevity

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. Demonstrates competency in giving blood transfusions. Demonstrates competency in delivery of care by reviewing, transcribing and implementing physician orders in a timely manner, communicating the response to treatment while involving the patient family and significant other in decision making. Assists physicians with procedures. Focuses on patient satisfaction by utilizing white boards, patient rounding and bedside reporting. Performs or assists with the following therapies utilizing proper techniques: IV Access (Peripheral), IV Access (Central Line, PICC, and/or Infusaport), IM & SQ Injections (Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatrics). Responds to emergency situations and functions as an effective team member (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics). Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and white boards. Works with ventilated patients for early mobility. Collaborates with team to ensure best outcomes. Able to assist with intubation, central line insertions, arterial lines insertion and care. Delegates patient care tasks to assigned HCTs and validates completion of tasks. Uses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgment to identify and act on changes in patient status.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 $36.80 per hour - $59.89 per 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 to 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.