Location US-IL-West Peoria

ID 2024-7754

Category

Nursing

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Shift

Evening

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm

Weekend Requirements

Every other weekend

Holiday Requirements

holiday rotation

On-Call Requirements

No

$10,000 sign on bonus and $5,000 relocation (greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 (greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.

Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes

Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.

Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes

Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift

Modifies plan of care based on evaluation

Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports

Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development

Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise

Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice

Promotes the professional development of self and team members

Shares clinical knowledge through normal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others

Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)

Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)

Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.

Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.

Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs

Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner

Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.

Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment

Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions

Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs

Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes

Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately

Provides goal-focused shift report

Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary

Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity

Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.

Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension

Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.

Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals

Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)

Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members

Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital

Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction

Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs

Serves on unit-based councils

Identifies practice problems on the unit

Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.

License/Certifications:
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education:
College Diploma: Nursing (Required)

Other Knowledge/Skills:

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