RN - Observation T6
Company: CARLE
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: November 19, 2024
Job Description:
Special Summer Incentive -*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr
Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1
or more years experience - External Applicants Only - Position
Highlights: - NT6 Observation
- Number - - - - of beds on unit: 35
- Patient - - - - population (age, diagnosis, specifics about
unit): - The Observation Unit is a 35-bed - - - - unit that
provides acute care for issues ranging from cardiac, to general - -
- - surgery, to behavioral health. These patients receive holistic
care that - - - - reflect the values and mission of Carle
Foundation Hospital. Patients' - - - - goal length of stay is 24-48
hours.
- Nurse - - - - to Patient ratio: - 1:5-6
- Department - - - - culture and resources: - The - - - -
Observation unit is a fast-pace, team-oriented unit. We work
closely with - - - - our physician partners and ancillary team
members to achieve the best - - - - outcomes for our patients. We
have a robust Partnership Committee that - - - - meets monthly. We
have a unit-based educator, 2 nurse supervisors, charge - - - -
nurses and a discharge nurse.
- Frequent - - - - nursing skills/equipment used: Foley/IV/NG - -
- - insertions, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, Lift equipment,
SCDs, - - - - Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection -
- 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.
- Assess IV sites every 4 hours. Start new IVs per Carle
policy
- Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed
quarterly chart audits
- Must attend 5 out 6 staff meetings per year
- Identify change in patient status and respond
appropriately
Keywords: CARLE, Naperville , RN - Observation T6, Healthcare , Bloomington, Illinois
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