RN Nursing Unit

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Illinois is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse (RN) to manage a patient load for a designated shift, perform initial assessments, develop care plans, and deliver care using the nursing process within our standards.

This role requires an Illinois RN license, a focus on postoperative care, accurate documentation, and collaboration with surgical services and residency teams to ensure safe, high‑quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Illinois RN license (IDFPR).
• Nursing assessment and care planning skills required.
• Experience in postoperative patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform admission assessments and develop care plans.
• Implement and adjust plan of care based on evaluation.
• Document care accurately for clinical teams.
• Provide postoperative care and collaborate with surgical services.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Post-operative care

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed RN (IDFPR)

Diploma/GED

Tools

EHR software

Job description

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Diploma/GED, Work Experience:

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. 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. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Provides post-operative care for the complex surgical population. Works collaboratively with the general surgical residency and OMFS residency services.

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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.

This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered 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.