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We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for an Adult Medical-Surgical unit at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. The unit provides care for a diverse patient population, with a strong focus on stroke patients, post-operative patients, and individuals with complex medical conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, experience managing medically complex patients, and the ability to recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
Key Responsibilities Assess patients, monitor vital signs and neurological status, and identify changes requiring intervention. Provide nursing care to stroke patients and perform neurological assessments using NIHSS. Care for post-operative patients, including those with amputations, surgical drains, chest tubes and feeding tubes.
Administer medications and manage IV therapy, including heparin infusions as appropriate. Perform wound care and support patients with acute kidney injury, dialysis-related needs and COPD exacerbations. Monitor patients experiencing altered mental status or alcohol withdrawal and provide appropriate interventions.
Deliver compassionate care to comfort-care and hospice patients. Maintain patient safety, follow infection prevention protocols and document care accurately. Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
Respond to emergencies and escalate changes in patient condition promptly. Required Qualifications Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license. Current BLS/CPR certification.
Current ACLS certification. NIHSS certification, as specifically required for this position. Ability to work three 12-hour night shifts per week.
Availability to work every other weekend and every other holiday. Competence in adult Medical-Surgical nursing and neurological assessment.
About the role
The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and critical-thinking skills, experience managing medically complex patients, and the ability to recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.