Med Surg RN
Urbana, IL
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Summary:

Provide professional nursing care to a group of patients during assigned shifts using the nursing process and current best practices.
Perform all unit-specific responsibilities and duties within the designated scope of service.
Implement nursing procedures and theories relevant to the area of practice.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care for effective information integration among the healthcare team.
Complete initial patient assessments upon admission and develop individualized care plans based on patient and family needs.
Implement and modify care plans, nursing interventions, and procedures based on ongoing patient evaluation.
Ensure the safety of patients and staff by identifying, reporting, and correcting safety hazards or incidents.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, including direct and private conversations to resolve issues.
Provide constructive feedback to peers and seek learning opportunities for personal professional development.
Meet all departmental competency requirements.
Participate in bedside shift reports, ensuring patient involvement and safe environment validation at shift changes.
Delegate tasks to Health Care Technicians (HCTs) and validate task completion.
Complete and document basic RN care activities such as assessments, vital sign interpretation, order completion, admissions/discharges, hourly rounding, care plan updates, and patient education.
Adhere to Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards.
Administer medications following the 5 Rights of medication safety.
Prioritize and maintain patient safety, following protocols for fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation, and ambulation.
Maintain a positive and professional attitude fostering a healthy work and healing environment.
Respond promptly to patient call lights to triage and address patient needs efficiently.
Use critical thinking and nursing judgment to monitor and respond to changes in patient status.
Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to coordinate care and promote patient safety.
Manage time efficiently to expedite admissions, discharges, and patient testing, especially for Observation status patients.

Education, Licensure, and Experience Requirements:

Minimum of one (1) year relevant nursing experience required.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Active Illinois RN license in good standing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required.

Work Schedule:

12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.