RN, Med/Surg (PRN)

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,191; Full 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 skilled registered nurse to join our acute care team on a fast-paced unit. The role focuses on applying the nursing process, contributing to assessments, care planning, and evaluating patient outcomes across age groups.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high‑quality care and patient safety in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Illinois RN licensure and BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Nursing process proficiency

Nursing assessment

Care plan development

Medication administration & IV therapy

Patient education

Documentation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure

BLS Certification

CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge

Basic Computer Knowledge

Blood draw experience

Job description

Shift 7a-730p with Weekends Scheduled. Weekly Hours: 0.4.

Position Purpose

Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, 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.
• 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 Knowledge & Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting, preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to document patient needs and assessments.
• Basic Computer knowledge required.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding required.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood required.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments required.
• Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
• Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient group.

Compensation Range

$33.00 - $49.50

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