Description
RN - CFH PACU
Department: Post Anesthesia Care - CFH
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category:
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 44794
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: Monday- Friday, 9a-9p, 3 12's
On Call Requirements: yes, rotating
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Nursing Specialty: Perioperative Services
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Weekend Requirements: yes, rotating
Holiday Requirements: yes, rotating
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Position Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTSCollege Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTSRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.
Continuing education requirements for this position will include content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement practices. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards.
Essential Functions:
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.
POC testing on patients (glucose and urine pregnancy, iStats)
Provides direct patient care to patients emerging from anesthesia post op
Initiates IV therapy as ordered
Administers medications as ordered
Patient Assessment
Provides discharge instructions for patients meeting phase I and Phase II criteria
Works collaboratively with Child Life specialists as needed
Assist Anesthesia when performing nerve blocks, Epidurals or Intrathecal
Discontinue IV
Proficient in monitoring and maintenance of:
Monitoring of s/p mechanical thrombectomy
Arterial and central line
Chest tube
Femostop Application
Lumbar-EVD drains
Sheath Vascular Access
Mechanical ventilation
IV medications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human. resources@
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
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