RN Weekend - Cardiac Med/Surg 2

Position Overview

Join our Med/Surg nursing team and make a difference every day! As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you’ll bring your expertise and compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced, supportive environment. You will utilize the nursing process to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal outcomes. Your contribution to patient care in a smaller community hospital setting is essential to advancing your nursing career in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures.
• Assesses patient status through interviews, observation, and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and healthcare team.
• Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates and documents patient progress toward expected outcomes throughout the shift.
• Modifies the plan of care based on evaluation and patient condition changes.
• Completes required documentation, including patient charts and event reports.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by seeking resources and engaging in self-development.
• Troubleshoots technical issues with equipment while demonstrating technical knowledge.
• Maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members; shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching.
• Utilizes a practical problem-solving approach for patient moving and handling, ensuring safety.
• Obtains adequate lab specimens for testing and performs bedside lab testing in compliance with orders and procedures.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE FOCUS: Coordinates interdisciplinary patient care, analyzes clinical situations, and utilizes resources effectively.
• Collaborates with team members, delegates tasks appropriately, and provides goal-focused shift reports.
• Advocates for patients and utilizes effective communication and teamwork strategies.
• PATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS: Assesses and implements teaching strategies tailored to patients’ age, culture, and comprehension levels while ensuring safety.
• PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOCUS: Participates in data collection, analysis, and process improvements, and responds promptly to patient/family needs.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: Certified EKG Technician (CET) – National Healthcareer Association (NHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Education: College Diploma in Nursing

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation Range: $33.32 per hour – $57.31 per hour (actual offer based on experience, qualifications, location, and other factors)
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Learn more at careers.carlehealth.org/benefits