RN - Part Time - Outpatient Services

Jersey Community Hospital; Jerseyville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Jersey Community Hospital in Jerseyville, Illinois, is seeking a qualified nurse to provide professional care on assigned units. The role includes assessing patient needs, implementing nursing interventions, and participating in discharge planning.

Candidates must possess a valid nursing license in Illinois and current CPR certification. Benefits include Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Wellness Program.

Qualifications

• Licensed and current registration in the state of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification.
• Clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients on assigned units.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments.
• Participate in discharge planning and documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Nursing Process knowledge

Clinical and technical skills

Education

Licensed and current registration in Illinois

Current CPR certification

Clinical experience preferred

Job description

Description

• Provides professional nursing care for patients on assigned nursing units, in accordance with established statutes, standards and practices.
• Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
• Utilizes all resources in the initial assessment of patient needs, including biophysical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, discharge planning, self-care, and education.
• Performs a reassessment each shift, upon transfer or discharge, and more frequently as necessary.
• Practices universal precautions, infection control, and isolation procedures. Maintains accurate and concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions, and patient responses.
• Participates in discharge planning; upon discharge ensures that a written teaching/discharge plan has been developed for assigned patients, including disease process, complications, medications, diet, physical activity, and self-care needs.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of all health care providers to appropriately meet the needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates the ability to make effective nursing judgements in routine and emergency situations.
• Other roles and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Licensed and current registration in the state of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification.
• Clinical experience preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to initiate a nursing plan of care and identify appropriate nursing interventions and evaluations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Nursing Process and strong nursing practice skills, including physical assessment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and technical skills specific to the assigned department.

Physical Requirements

• Work is of medium to heavy demand.
• Routine lifting requirements of a minimum of more than 50 pounds.
• Stands and walks for most of the shift.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, sitting, bending, and reaching required.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases.
• Works inside.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program