Observation Unit Registered Nurse
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

Registered Nurse - Observation Unit

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Employment Type

• Clinical Nursing

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift and Hours

• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• No on-call required

Job Summary

• Provide professional nursing care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process.
• Perform initial patient assessments and develop, implement, and modify plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing care.
• Ensure patient and employee safety by identifying and addressing hazards.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Participate in departmental competencies and attend most staff meetings.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform all unit-specific duties within the scope of nursing practice.
• Assess IV sites every 4 hours and start new IVs according to policy.
• Identify changes in patient status and respond appropriately.
• Maintain documentation standards as demonstrated by passing quarterly chart audits.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Direct Observation Unit (DOU) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing