RN - OLGMC 9W Med Tele - Full Time (Days)

Jobguard; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobguard is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the OLGMC 9W Med Tele department in Washington, Illinois. This position acts as a leader in patient care, requiring a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a current RN license. Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process effectively, assessing patient educational needs, and leading nursing team resources. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to manage time efficiently. Additional certifications such as BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Certification in clinical specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources.

Skills

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Ability to demonstrate good judgement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

RN - OLGMC 9W Med Tele - Full Time (Days)

This position acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. The RN delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity.

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Work Experience

Required: None.

Certifications

Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred: Certification in clinical specialty area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills and ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgement.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires mobilizing up to 50 pounds occasionally; exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases; may involve handling hazardous medications and waste.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.