Overview
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Qualifications
- CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of servation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.Uses appropriate interventionsidentified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.Modifies plan of care based on evaluation andevidence-basedpractice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.Assesses patient's status through interview, ob as needed based on changes in patient condition.Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.Demonstratesprofessional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-basednursing practice.Promotes the professional development of self and team membersShares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handlingissues (as applicable).Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.Performs patient bedside lab testingand associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE FOCUS: Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resourcesor correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problemis resolved in best way possible.Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.Identifiesand utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expectedoutcomes.Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.Provides goal-focused shift report.Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high teamperformance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend,and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
- PATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS: 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.Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
Responsibilities
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DIploma in Nursing
Certification & Licensure Requirements
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License upon hire and BLS within 30 dys of hire
Additional Requirements
- Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals.
- requireduired to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.
About Us
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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.
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