RN - PCU Intermediate: Neuro & Acute Care Specialist

Carle; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 50,695 - 82,504; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Illinois seeks a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, eighteen-bed intermediate care setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and optimal outcomes for stroke, TIA, post-operative neurosurgical patients and other complex diagnoses.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois with current license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• 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.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Ensures all required DNV measures for identified stroke / TIA patients are addressed and accurately documented.
• Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboards.
• Closely monitors post operative neurosurgical patients.

Skills

RN License (IL)

BLS within 30 days

ACLS within 1 year

Job description

Carle Health’s Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Illinois seeks a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, eighteen-bed intermediate care setting.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and optimal outcomes for stroke, TIA, post-operative neurosurgical patients and other complex diagnoses.