Overview
*** $10,000 Sign on Bonus 3yr Commitment RN >1yr Special incentive to be in the Float Pool***
Position Highlights: - Number of beds on unit: Clinical Resource Unit. Float to CVCU, PCU, Surgical Ortho, Medical Oncology, Mental Health unit and to Acute Rehab.
- Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): CVCU- Cardiac patients, PCU – Neuro and step down patients rest speaks for itself and you can use some descriptions from what the unit managers sent
- Nurse to Patient ratio: Varies per unit CVCU and PCU are considered intermediate units so ratio is 3-4 to 1 and surgical ortho and medical oncology are 5 to 1 typically
- Department culture and resources: see unit descriptions
- Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: see unit descriptions
The Clinical Resource Unit (Float pool) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care. In the clinical resource unit, our dedicated nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and physician partners practice on providing specialized medical and nursing care to various inpatient units including Medical- Oncology, Surgical -Orthopedic, Cardiovascular care unit, Progressive Care unit, Mental health unit, and Acute Rehab. Our highly-trained staff utilizes the most current technology and equipment. Medical diagnoses include but are not limited to coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, syncope, congestive heart failure, strokes, cancer, cellulitis, post surgicals, and chest pain. Fast-paced, exciting, and always evolving.
Qualifications
Certifications: BLS within 30days/ ACLS within 1yr / RN license upon hire , Education: Nursing diploma ,
Work Experience: 2yr or greater of inpatient general med/surg experience
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.Takes responsibility for paitent and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidentsFloats to various inpatient units including Medical-Oncology, surgical -ortho, Cardiovascular Care unit, Progressive Care unit, Mental health unit and acute rehabProvides direct nursing care, collaborates with other multidiscipline team members to provide patient care to various patient population.Conducts and documents assessments, nursing diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates patient careAct as resource to staff from various units.Coordinates care to multidiscipline team members to facilitate and provide the highest possible quality patient care.Manage Care of Acute and Chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patientsCollaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and familyImplement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effectsPrepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labsDischarge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospitalDocument all care using EMREnsure team huddles are occurring and attendDelegate with appropriate follow-upAnswer call lightsEnsure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of careConflict managementProfessional communication with all team membersProvides post-operative care for te complex surgical populationAssesses and intervenes appropriately to ensure positive outcomes during the post-operative phaseAssesses, manages, and educates patients and familiesReceives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT's and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftcompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety
About Us
Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. 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. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $33.32per hour - $57.31per hour. 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. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
