Cardiac/Pulmonary Med/Surg RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Pulmonary Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care for acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients.
• Perform initial patient assessments upon admission and develop individualized plans of care.
• Implement and modify nursing interventions and patient care procedures based on ongoing evaluation.
• Administer medications, manage pain, perform IV venipuncture, blood administration, and monitor labs.
• Prepare patients for procedures and assist with discharge planning and patient education for safe transitions.
• Document all care accurately using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Participate in team huddles and ensure effective communication among healthcare team members.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and follow up to ensure standards of care are met.
• Provide basic patient care such as turning and toileting.
• Manage conflict and maintain professional communication within the team.
• Promote patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing hazards.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records system