Med Surg RN
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave ,

RN Med/Surg 6C

Location: Peoria, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Overview

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and 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 within the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific 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.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and correcting hazards and incidents.
• Communicates directly and privately with others to resolve issues when necessary.
• Offers constructive feedback to peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge.
• Identifies personal learning needs and takes initiative to address them.
• Fulfills all departmental competency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Three (3) years of Med Surg nursing experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing