RN Admission/Discharge Unit
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - CMH Admit/Discharge Unit 7P

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

Job Summary

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will contribute professional nursing knowledge and skills in providing and managing patient care through the nursing process. Responsibilities include rapid assessment and interpretation of complex patient data, making evidence-based decisions under pressure, and managing acute and chronic conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patient status through interview, observation, and physical assessment.
• Develop individualized care plans collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Implement interventions to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate and document patient progress throughout the shift.
• Modify care plans as needed based on patient condition changes.
• Complete required documentation including patient charts and event reports.
• Obtain lab specimens and perform bedside lab testing with quality control.
• Adapt teaching strategies based on patient readiness and comprehension, considering cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors.
• Ensure patient safety by following policies, procedures, and National Patient Safety Goals.
• Utilize patient education resources effectively.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and unit-based councils.
• Respond promptly to patient and family needs.

Requirements

Education

• College Diploma in Nursing

Licensure & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Experience

• No specific years of specialty experience required

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required

This position is ideal for nurses seeking a clinical role in a hospital setting with a focus on patient assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.