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RN - Open Heart - Methodist

Carle Health

#Documentation #Interdisciplinary Team #RN #Patient Assessment #BLS #ACLS #Nursing #Patient Safety #E-Verify #Patient Education

Quick overview

The Registered Nurse contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills to patient care management by applying the nursing process, which includes assessment, individualized plan development, intervention, and ongoing evaluation of patient progress toward expected outcomes. Responsibilities also focus on clinical excellence, utilizing evidence-based practice, technical equipment knowledge, and promoting professional development within the team.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and maintain licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois, along with required certifications including ACLS within one year and BLS within 30 days from the American Heart Association. Experience as a Registered Nurse is required, involving complex patient management and consistent prioritization based on changing patient conditions.

bachelor degreeTeamworkAdvocacyTroubleshootingDocumentationPatient AssessmentLab Specimen CollectionPlan Of Care DevelopmentPatient EducationPatient SafetyInterdisciplinary CollaborationNursing ProcessConstructive FeedbackEvidence Based PracticePatient Moving And Handling

Job description

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

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); 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:
Bachelor's
Degree:
Nursing (Required),
Work
Experience: Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

Clinical excellence focus

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. Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions identified 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 and as needed based on changes in patient condition. Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports. Demonstrates professional 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 based nursing practice. Promotes the professional development of self and team members Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others. Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (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 testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

RN - Open Heart - Methodist

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