RN - OUHC ICU - PRN

Jobguard; Washington (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobguard is seeking a Registered Nurse who will act as a leader in patient care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act. The ideal candidate will have a registered nurse diploma and a current RN license. Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process, assessing patient learning needs, managing team resources, and ensuring compliance with standards. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to diverse patient populations. Physical demands involve heavy lifting and working directly with patients in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.
• 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.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote change.
• Enhances customer satisfaction and employee morale.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

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

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Education

Registered nurse diploma

Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Job Summary

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 leader delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members, accounts for quality patient outcomes, and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required: Registered nurse diploma.

Preferred: Associate or 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 (KSAs)

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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, serving 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. The risk of exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste exists.

Compliance

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This 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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.