Float Pool RN
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

RN - BMC CRU

Overview

• Clinical Resource Unit (Float pool) nursing role in Normal, Illinois.
• Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM.
• 13-week contract.
• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.

Unit / Assignment Scope

• Floats to multiple inpatient units, including Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Ortho, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, and Acute Rehab.
• Provides care for diverse inpatient populations, including acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Provides post-operative care for complex surgical patients.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to float to multiple units and provide care to diverse patient populations.
• Ability to manage care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Ability to develop, implement, and modify patient care plans.
• Skill in medication administration and evaluating medication effects.
• Skill in preparing patients for procedures and managing post-operative care.
• Skill in IV venipuncture and blood administration.
• Ability to document care accurately using EMR.
• Ability to educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and assist in professional development of peers.
• Ability to handle conflict management and maintain professional communication with team members.
• Skill in critical thinking to assess patient status and take appropriate action.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members.
• Ability to prioritize patient safety and adhere to safety standards including fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, and ambulation safety.
• Ability to complete patient bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and maintain updated patient communication boards.
• Ability to delegate appropriately and follow up on delegated tasks.
• College diploma of nursing.
• BLS (AHA).
• IL Nursing License.

Preferred Qualifications

• None stated.