Clinical Resource Unit Float Pool RN
Normal, Illinois
Carle Health - 1304 Franklin Ave

Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Resource Unit (Float Pool)

Location: Normal, Illinois
Shift: Night
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide specialized nursing care across multiple inpatient units including Medical-Oncology, Surgical-Orthopedic, Cardiovascular Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Mental Health Unit, and Acute Rehab.
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, congestive heart failure, strokes, cancer, cellulitis, post-surgical care, and chest pain.
• Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment utilizing current technology and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Float to various inpatient units and provide direct nursing care to diverse patient populations.
• Perform initial patient assessments, develop and modify individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and evaluate their effects, including IV venipuncture and blood administration.
• Prepare patients for procedures and manage post-operative care.
• Document all nursing care accurately using electronic medical records (EMR).
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and optimize patient care.
• Provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions.
• Delegate patient care tasks to healthcare team members and validate task completion.
• Maintain patient safety by adhering to fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions, and ambulation safety.
• Conduct bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and maintain updated patient communication boards.
• Handle conflict management and maintain professional communication within the team.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights and requests.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in cardiology and pulmonology patient care