Overview
The Discharge Unit RN provides care for the adult patient population ready for discharge. This may include but is not limited to acute medical, surgical, neuro, and cardiac diagnosis who are medically stable and cleared for discharge by the primary care team.
Qualifications
Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures. Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes. Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs. Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc. Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports. Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs. Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary. Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs. Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse consultation in a timely manner. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise. Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction Providing discharge education Arranging and/or coordinating with other departments to establish discharge transportation Administer medication ordered by the care team
About Us
Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. 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.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $32.21per hour - $55.4per 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.
