RN, Operating Room

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF Retirement Fund

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN to provide direct patient care on a specialty unit. You will apply the nursing process, assess patients, develop care plans, and participate in evaluating care with the team. You’ll document thoroughly and support families throughout discharge.

Requirements include Illinois RN licensure, an ADN (BSN preferred), and BLS within 30 days. Prior blood draw and basic computer skills are preferred as you deliver high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license required.
• Associate's degree in nursing required; bachelor’s preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Experience with nursing process and patient education encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and IV therapies per nursing scope.
• Maintains accurate patient records and care plans.
• Participates in patient education and discharge planning.
• Responds to emergencies and supports care team.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing preferred

Tools

Basic Computer Knowledge

Venipuncture / Blood draw

Medical equipment knowledge

Job description

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can.

Shift Days w/ Call Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

POSITION PURPOSE

Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process in a specialty unit, 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 KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s in nursing preferred.
• Maintains certification according to requirements of specialty unit.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• Basic Computer knowledge strongly preferred.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments preferred.

Compensation Range $33.66 - $50.49

Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions

• Health and Dental Insurance
• IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
• Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Optional Insurances
• Paid Time OffTuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center. Extraordinary care. Extraordinary service. Extraordinary people. Since 1909, CGH Medical Center has been serving Sterling, Rock Falls and the surrounding communities with exceptional quality healthcare. Through the years, there’s been one constant, the passion of our employees for making a difference. As part of CGH, you’ll join a team that’s focused on delivering the best health care and patient experience for all of the communities we serve. From our hospital and Main Clinic to our 16 outlying clinics, our physicians and employees are dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to our patients, friends and family with outstanding skill and heartfelt compassion. Are you ready to develop, grow, and advance your career in healthcare? Then explore our careers today and get ready to join the team at CGH Medical.