Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Observation Unit

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Job Type

• Clinical Nursing
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36

Job Description

• Provide professional nursing care to a group of patients during assigned shifts.
• Utilize nursing process, current nursing trends, technology, and resource management.
• Perform initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify individualized plans of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Assess IV sites every 4 hours and start new IVs according to policy.
• Identify changes in patient status and respond appropriately.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
• Participate in staff meetings (attendance required for 5 out of 6 annually).
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and independent judgment in decision-making.
• Exhibit multicultural sensitivity.
• Maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passing quarterly chart audits.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Direct Observation Unit (DOU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Additional Information

• Workdays only; no on-call required.