STAFF RN MEDICAL UNIT

Carle Health; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois to provide comprehensive patient care across orthopedic, urology, trauma, and gynecology services. You’ll perform initial assessments, develop and execute care plans, and educate patients on post-discharge needs.

Collaboration with surgeons and nursing teams ensures high-quality outcomes and safe transitions of care. The role emphasizes wound care, mobility support, documentation accuracy, and ongoing patient education within a

Qualifications

• RN license in Illinois (IDFPR) and current nursing practice.
• Ability to perform comprehensive initial assessments and care planning.
• Experience with orthopedics, urology, trauma, and post-surgical care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient assessment and develop care plans.
• Implement nursing interventions and monitor patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on wound care, mobility, and discharge needs.
• Coordinate with physicians and surgeons to optimize patient outcomes.
• Delegate and supervise care by the unit staff, including equipment setup.
• Manage wound devices, drains, and other postoperative supports.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Wound care

Team coordination

Education

Nursing Diploma

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

On NT4, we have a variety of patient experiences, whichvary from overnight joint replacements to extensive complextrauma patients! 10,000 Sign on bonus RN 1yr 3yr Commitment external applicants only

41 Bed unit

Total Joint replacements [Total Hip Replacements/Total KneeReplacements/Total Shoulder Replacements]Urology [Prostatectomy/Nephrectomy/CBI/Kidney stones] Orthopedic Trauma [Long and Short Bone Fractures] Podiatry [Complex Ankle Fractures/Osteomyelitis of theFoot] Trauma [Trauma with Bone Involvement]Gynecology [Hysterectomy

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Nursing Diploma; Associate's Degree, Work Experience: RN

Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. 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 with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift Educate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices

At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

| This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.