RN - Pre-op

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

3d • $30 - $52

About The Position

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 to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.

Requirements

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• H.S. Diploma/GED

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Assists and collaborates with physicians, Anesthesia personnel, and OR Staff in providing a safe, positive, and efficient experience for patients and families.
• Accountable for ensuring patients are prepared and ready for their scheduled procedure time.
• Proactively addressing patient needs and requirements for surgery to minimize patient delays.
• Rooms Patients: Brings patients to room Assist patient with undressing and putting on gown Obtains V/S Provides instruction and assistance on CHG bath if applicable POC testing on patients (glucose and urine pregnancy)
• Provides direct patient care: Initiates IV therapy as ordered Administers medications as ordered Patient Assessment Provides discharge instructions Ensures all necessary documentation is present prior to patient going to OR.
• Prepping of patients prior to going to OR.
• Works collaboratively with Child Life specialists as needed.
• Assist Anesthesia when performing nerve blocks, Epidurals or Intrathecal.
• Discontinue IV Ambulates patients to bathroom prior to discharge Performs bladder scans if patient is unable to void post op
• Proficient in: Arterial and central line maintenance OptiFlow oxygen management

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED