Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital

RN Cardiac 5C

Location: Peoria, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Overview

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, and financial and human resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities and duties required by the unit for the scope of service
• Complete initial patient assessments on admission and develop plans of care based on patient and family needs
• Implement and continuously modify plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date nursing documentation for the healthcare team
• Take responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and correcting hazards and incidents
• Communicate directly and privately with others to resolve issues
• Give constructive feedback to peers and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge
• Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them
• Fulfill all departmental competency requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Illinois RN license in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Cardiology experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education: BSN