Epilepsy Monitoring Unit RN
Urbana, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN UP - Advanced Care

Location: Urbana, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform all nursing responsibilities and duties specific to the unit's scope of service.
• Implement procedures and theories related to advanced care nursing practice.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care for use by the healthcare team.
• Complete initial patient assessments upon admission and develop appropriate plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implement and modify plans of care and nursing interventions based on continuous evaluation.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, including private discussions when necessary.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and engage in professional development.
• Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
• Fulfill all departmental competency requirements.
• Monitor EMU (Epilepsy Monitoring Unit) patients 24/7 for seizure activity.
• Collaborate with critical care teams and hospitalists for advanced care patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois.
• Minimum of 1 year of neurology experience within the last year.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Experience in trauma nursing.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree preferred (ASN required).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified or required.