Clinical Resource Unit Registered Nurse
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

Registered Nurse (Clinical Resource Unit) - Night Shift

Location: Normal, Illinois
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours (12-hour shifts)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide specialized nursing care across multiple inpatient units including Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care, Progressive Care, Mental Health, and Acute Rehab.
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, congestive heart failure, strokes, cancer, cellulitis, post-surgical care, and chest pain.
• Work in a fast-paced, evolving environment utilizing current technology and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and modify individualized care plans based on patient and family needs.
• Administer medications and evaluate their effects, prepare patients for procedures, and provide post-operative care.
• Perform IV venipuncture and blood administration.
• Document all nursing care accurately using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Float to various inpatient units as needed to provide direct patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver high-quality patient care.
• Manage care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions.
• Delegate patient care tasks to healthcare team members and validate task completion.
• Maintain patient safety by adhering to fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety standards.
• Conduct bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and maintain updated patient communication boards.
• Handle conflict management and maintain professional communication within the team.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of float experience, including float experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience in cardiac care.
• Experience in pulmonary care.