Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Carle Health
Urbana, IL

RN - Peds/PAC/PICU

Job Details RN - Peds/PAC/PICU Department: Pediatrics NT8 - CFH Usual Schedule: 1, 12hr/week, 7pm-7:30am Regions: Carle Foundation On Call Requirements: no Job Category: Nursing Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital Employment Type: PRN - As Needed Nursing Specialty: Job Post ID: 40525 Secondary Job Category: Experience Requirements: Not Indicated Weekend Requirements: Every Other Education Requirements: Not Indicated Shift: Night Location: Urbana, IL Holiday Requirements: Every Other APPLY NOW Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN - Peds/PAC/PICU Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN - Peds/PAC/PICU Job Description JOB SUMMARY: 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. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and BLS within 30 days of hire ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. * Complete yearly competency review of high-risk, low frequency therapies. * Complete a minimum of 16 hours of pediatric emergency/critical care continuing education every 2 years. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * 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. * Works collaboratively with Pediatric Intensivists and Pediatric Hospitalists in the care of the Pediatric ICU/ Pediatric Advanced Care patient and Pediatric Med/Surg patients * Monitors intake and output of all pediatric patient assignment * Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs * Administers medications using proper bar code scanning * Notifies appropriate provider with high alert lab results * Severs as a mandated reports for all suspected abuse/neglect cases * Ensures excellent communication with patients, families through meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and whiteboard updates * Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomees APPLY NOW All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted. Illinois Required Notices * Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws * Federal Required Notices * Employee Rights under FLSA * OSHA * Employee Rights under FMLA * EEO It's The Law * Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision * Employee Polygraph Protection Act * Your Rights under USERRA