CV Med Surg RN
Urbana, Illinois
Carle Foundation Hospital

RN - CV MedSrg

Location: Urbana, Illinois Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3 x 12-hour shifts (1900-0730) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who takes responsibility 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, within the philosophy of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to CVMS patients, including post-op day one CABG, thoracotomy, and vascular surgery patients.
• Complete initial patient assessments on admission and develop plans of care based on patient and family needs.
• Implement and modify plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures based on continuous evaluation.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date nursing documentation for the healthcare team.
• Take responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
• Perform hourly rounding on patients.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment, and meet unit and hospital-based competencies.
• Offer constructive feedback to peers and collaborate with colleagues to expand knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license in Illinois
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of Med Surg nursing experience
• Recent Experience: Med Surg experience within the last year
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Certifications: ACLS issued by American Heart Association