Neuro Medical/Surgical RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Registered Nurse - Neuro Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Perform all nursing responsibilities specific to the Neuro Medical/Surgical unit.
• Implement procedures and theories related to neuro nursing care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Complete initial patient assessments upon admission and develop appropriate plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implement and modify plans of care through continuous evaluation.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing safety hazards.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members to resolve issues and promote collaboration.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Receive bedside shift reports, including patient input and safety checks.
• Delegate patient care tasks to healthcare team members and validate task completion.
• Perform basic RN patient care activities such as assessments, vital sign interpretation, medication administration, admission/discharge processes, hourly rounding, care plan documentation, and patient education.
• Administer medications following the "5 Rights": right patient, medication, route, dose, and time.
• Prioritize patient safety through fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and safe ambulation.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude to support a healthy work and healing environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and medical needs.
• Use critical thinking and nursing judgment to identify and respond to changes in neurological status, including seizure activity.
• Provide competent care for patients with mild to severe brain injuries due to stroke, trauma, or surgery.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum of 3 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Level 1 trauma nursing experience
• Neurology nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.