RN, Surgical/Peds

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Flexible spending

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our clinical team on the 7a–7:30p shift. The nurse will contribute to nursing assessments, care planning, and evaluation of care within the unit, while collaborating with other disciplines to deliver high-quality patient care.

Vital responsibilities include medication administration, IV therapies, documentation, and discharge planning for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Illinois is required.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains and updates patient records and nursing documentation.
• Administers medications, IV therapies, and controlled substances per act.
• Assesses education and discharge needs for patients and families.
• Responds to emergencies appropriately.
• Collaborates with health care team to deliver patient care.
• Demonstrates professional practice and acts as a resource for team members.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Nursing care

Patient education

Documentation

IV therapy

Narcotics administration

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois RN licensure

BLS within 30 days

Tools

CPT knowledge

ICD-10 coding

Medical equipment

Job description

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions,

Shift 7a to 730p w/every 3rd weekend Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

POSITION PURPOSE

Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, 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. (See LPN)
• 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.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting, preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to document patient needs and assessments.
• Basic Computer knowledge required.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding required.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood required.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments required.
• Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
• Able to assess and interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient group.

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 Off
• Tuition 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.