Med Surg (RN)

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

-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.

Schedule Notes:NIGHTS; 7pm-730amSkills:

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-Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience. Preferred Skills &

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[ "NURSING INTERVENTIONS", "NURSING PROCESS", "NURSING CARE", "PATIENT ASSESSMENT", "PLAN OF CARE"] Additional

[ "PATIENT CARE PROCEDURES", "NURSING DOCUMENTATION", "PATIENT SAFETY", "EMPLOYEE SAFETY", "PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT"]Education: Required

-ASNPreferred

-BSNRequired Certifications &

-Illinois state RN License in good standing-BLS (American Heart Assoc.) Preferred Certifications &

-N/A Job Category: Clinical-Nursing Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:90Peoria