RN - Neuro Med/Surg

MEP Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Peoria, IL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs throughout the care continuum. You will apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

This role emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, patient education, and collaboration with families. You will operate bedside equipment, perform tests, uphold quality standards, and participate in ongoing

Qualifications

• RN license active
• BLS certification required
• Nursing degree; ongoing professional development
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate, prioritize, and adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status via interviews, observations, and physical exams.
• Develop individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Implement interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and demonstrate professional accountability.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment, perform bedside lab testing, and maintain quality control.
• Promote evidence-based practice, safety, and patient education tailored to individual needs.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively within the team.
• Advocate for patients, seek resources, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

RN Licensure

BLS Certification

Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Nursing Degree

Tools

Medical Equipment Proficiency

Job description

Role Overview

Provides professional nursing care and manages patient needs through the nursing process as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Role Overview

Provides professional nursing care and manages patient needs through the nursing process as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient status via interviews, observations, and physical exams.
• Develop individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Implement interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate and document patient progress, adjusting care plans as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation and demonstrate professional accountability.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment, perform bedside lab testing, and maintain quality control.
• Promote evidence-based practice, safety, and patient education tailored to individual needs.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively within the team.
• Advocate for patients, seek resources, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Educational background in nursing, with ongoing professional development.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate, prioritize, and adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment.