Job description

Registered Nurse (RN Med-surg Adult)

Location: Carlinville, IL 62626

Job Type: Contract 12 weeks

Job ID: 238491

Rate: $65.00

Shift Information: Nights - 7p-7a; 36 hrs/week; weekend rotation

Guaranteed Hours: 36

EMR Used: CPSI/Evident

SUMMARY

Provides general nursing care to patients in hospital by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with patient transportation to and from other departments.
• Assists other Departments with patient care.
• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding, and allay apprehension.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Prepares equipment and aids Physician during treatment and examination of patient.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patient.
• Observes patient, records condition, significant changes and/or reactions, and notifies supervisor and/or Physician of significant incidents, patient's condition, and/or reactions to drugs and treatments.
• Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs used to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
• Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Documents nursing history and physical assessment for assigned patients.
• Initiates a patient education plan according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and/or hospital policy, including patient and family instruction.
• Assists CNAs with making beds, bathing and feeding patients.
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.
• Implements Universal/Standard Precautions and all Infection Prevention policies relevant to patient and specimen handling.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care.
• Uses equipment safely and effectively.
• Reviews plan of care of assigned patients, updating and indicating changes as necessary.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care throughout shift and at shift change.
• Documents clear and concise data for all patient care and discharge/transfer instructions.
• Assists in new employee orientation.
• Reads, monitors, and identifies irregularities of EKG printout and takes appropriate action.
• Observes and respects patient privacy and confidentiality of personal health information, PHI.
• Evaluates and interprets physician’s orders.
• Enters and processes physician’s orders as needed.
• Documents per policies in medical record.
• Completes pharmacy testing and training.
• Completes EKGs and Neb treatments on patients after demonstrating proficiency to Cardio-Pulmonary department.
• Works with patient and family for holistic care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary discharge process.
• Participates in all safety programs which may include assignment to an emergency response team.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises the Certified Nurse Aides, Unit Clerks, LPN, Floor Techs and ER Techs. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current Illinois Nursing License in good standing and without disciplinary action, current CPR card. ACLS is desirable.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

• Adheres to policies and procedures addressing the issue of Pain Management. Understands the patient's right to pain management. Recognizes and responds appropriately.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. May be exposed to infectious diseases. May be exposed to combative patients. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

• Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in the Hospital’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carlinville, IL 62626: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Please mention your email address and the best time to reach.

Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN): 3 years (Required)
• Med-surg Adult: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Required)

Work Location: One location

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