RN - Orthopedics (Inpatient)
Department: Ortho NT4 - CFH
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Nursing
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 23182
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: 7am-7pm (3-12hr Shifts)
On Call Requirements: No
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Nursing Specialty: Medical/Surgical
Secondary Job Category: Nursing
Weekend Requirements: Department Rotation
Other Posting Information: $10,000 sign-on bonus and
$5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or$2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles)$2500 BSN Bonus for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only
Holiday Requirements: Department Rotation
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Position Summary:
$10,000 Sign On Bonus experienced RN'S only >1yrThe 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 REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Nursing or College Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered 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
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
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.
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shift
Educate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needs
Coordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patients
Delegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staff
Set up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound care
Manage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices
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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.