Neurology RN
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital

RN Neuro

Location: Peoria, Illinois

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

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

Essential Functions

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit for the scope of service
• Implements procedures and theories related to the area of practice
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date nursing documentation for the healthcare team
• Completes initial patient assessment on admission and develops a plan of care based on patient and family needs
• Implements and modifies the plan of care through continuous evaluation
• Reports and corrects safety hazards and incidents to protect patients and employees
• Communicates directly and privately to resolve issues, offers constructive feedback to peers, and fulfills departmental competency requirements

Required Qualifications

• Valid Illinois state RN license in good standing
• Minimum three (3) years of neurology experience
• Neurology experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Key Skills Nursing process, patient assessment, nursing care documentation, plan of care, nursing interventions, patient and employee safety, patient care procedures