The RN Supervisor coordinates the operations and nursing personnel within the Behavioral Health department, including psychiatry and addiction medicine. Provides clinical expertise and program management within the behavioral health service line. Serves as a liaison and resource to staff members, as well as provides direct patient care as needed. The RN Supervisor is responsible for supporting the Patient Care Managers and Executive Director in the administrative duties of the clinics and providing leadership through collaboration with the healthcare teams and maintaining standards of professional nursing practice within the clinical settings. This position will participate in organizational and department based quality improvement activities, and provide input on standards of care to maintain quality patient outcomes. Will also maintain the clinical competencies needed to provide direct patient care when the need arises.Coordinates daily nursing and staffing activities of departmentMonitoring and oversight of daily nursing workflow. This will include performing staff nurse duties as needed to ensure adequate staffing and delivery of safe patient care.Monitoring of all quality initiatives and process improvement act ivies in the department.Development and implementation of departmental and organizational policies/ procedures and initiatives.Staff education, competencies, and orientation and bi-yearly evaluations.Monitoring and oversight of ordering of department supplies, equipment, and medication.Participation in all nursing and organizational leadership programs, meetings and initiatives.Ensures staff members are adequately trained and are competent to perform all required job tasks.Responsible for various personnel actions including but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, and promotions; make work assignments and review and edit work of subordinates.Resolves work related issues, or assists employees in solving work related issues, confers with manager to resolve more complex situations.Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Develops, implements and participates in Quality Improvement initiatives and performs quality audits as directed/neededPlans, administers, and evaluates patient care in practice.Coordinate quality outcome metrics and data to support quality activities.Role modeling through the prioritization of activities, the setting and attaining of professional, personal, and processional goals.Coordinate and attend appropriate organizational and departmental meetings where employment related matters, policies, procedures, and programs are discussed. Maintain leadership role as appropriate within division meetings.Coordination and delivery of monthly team meetings.Participates in community outreach programs.Actively participates in professional committees, maintains membership in national and/or local professional organizations, promotes team building, establishes and achieves team’s goals, facilitates team meetings, coordinates joint projects, operational coordination, maintain physician and staff schedules.Involvement in Psychiatry Residency program development with input and oversite of nursing staff involved.Coordinate multidisciplinary patient care conferences to discuss current and upcoming high risk patients with physicians.Supports the Director & Manager in collecting information for accreditation surveys and departmental audits. Actively assists the Director with implementation of the recommended changes.Serve as educational liasion and resource to nursing throughout health system on behavioral health patient care and needs

More Than a Place To Work Are you a Chicago RN looking for a place that values your skills, gives you autonomy and invests in your career Then you belong at Memorial Health. Memorial Health is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, home health, hospice, behavioral health, primary care and specialty care physician services. Our mission is simple: Improve lives and build stronger communities through better health. Central Illinois A Place To Call Home It may seem like a big move, but central Illinois has a lot to offer. Enjoy a lower cost of living, award-winning schools and scenic countrysideall while staying within a few hours’ drive of Chicago and other major cities. Plus, central Illinois is home to several national historical sites, world-class universities and museums, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities. We think you’ll love it here! Lower Cost of Living Close to Major Cities Endless Activities Family Friendly A Place To Be Valued Our mission is to improve the lives and build stronger communities through better health. That mission would not be possible without our amazing RNs. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS We invest in our colleagues with a range of physical, mental and financial benefit programs like medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as 401(k), FSA, life insurance, tuition assistance and more. INCLUSIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT Memorial Health offers a welcoming and supportive team environment where you can be yourself. Plus, we offer several opportunities to provide feedback on hospital decisions. ADVANCED TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT Wherever you are in your career, we offer a progressive clinical ladder, as well as facilities and resources to help you reach your next chapter. MULTIPLE SHIFTS AND DEPARTMENTS Have a set schedule A passion for a specific department Memorial has a wide range of positions to accommodate your needs. Tell us what you’re looking forwe will work with you.

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in the area for LifeStance Health Edgewood Clinical Services, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. We offer Psychiatrists:Proven $400,000 plus Income Potential with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Generous Sign-on bonus.Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time available. 100% outpatient work. No nights, no calls, no weekends. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional).Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance.Child Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Child Psychiatrists that are:Fully licensed in Illinois or within the Illinois licensing process, BC or BE within 3 years of completing residency, and unencumbered DEA.Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy for child and adolescent populations.About LifeStance HealthLifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

More Than a Place To Work Are you a Chicago RN looking for a place that values your skills, gives you autonomy and invests in your career Then you belong at Memorial Health. Memorial Health is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, home health, hospice, behavioral health, primary care and specialty care physician services. Our mission is simple: Improve lives and build stronger communities through better health. Central Illinois A Place To Call Home It may seem like a big move, but central Illinois has a lot to offer. Enjoy a lower cost of living, award-winning schools and scenic countrysideall while staying within a few hours’ drive of Chicago and other major cities. Plus, central Illinois is home to several national historical sites, world-class universities and museums, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities. We think you’ll love it here! Lower Cost of Living Close to Major Cities Endless Activities Family Friendly A Place To Be Valued Our mission is to improve the lives and build stronger communities through better health. That mission would not be possible without our amazing RNs. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS We invest in our colleagues with a range of physical, mental and financial benefit programs like medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as 401(k), FSA, life insurance, tuition assistance and more. INCLUSIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT Memorial Health offers a welcoming and supportive team environment where you can be yourself. Plus, we offer several opportunities to provide feedback on hospital decisions. ADVANCED TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT Wherever you are in your career, we offer a progressive clinical ladder, as well as facilities and resources to help you reach your next chapter. MULTIPLE SHIFTS AND DEPARTMENTS Have a set schedule A passion for a specific department Memorial has a wide range of positions to accommodate your needs. Tell us what you’re looking forwe will work with you.

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Child Psychiatrists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. We offer Psychiatrists:Proven $400,000 plus Income Potential with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Generous Sign-on bonus.Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time available. 100% outpatient work. No nights, no calls, no weekends. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional).Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance.Child Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Child Psychiatrists that are:Fully licensed in Illinois or within the Illinois licensing process, BC or BE within 3 years of completing residency, and unencumbered DEA.Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy for child and adolescent populations.About LifeStance HealthLifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

More Than a Place To Work Are you a Chicago RN looking for a place that values your skills, gives you autonomy and invests in your career Then you belong at Memorial Health. Memorial Health is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, home health, hospice, behavioral health, primary care and specialty care physician services. Our mission is simple: Improve lives and build stronger communities through better health. Central Illinois A Place To Call Home It may seem like a big move, but central Illinois has a lot to offer. Enjoy a lower cost of living, award-winning schools and scenic countrysideall while staying within a few hours’ drive of Chicago and other major cities. Plus, central Illinois is home to several national historical sites, world-class universities and museums, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities. We think you’ll love it here! Lower Cost of Living Close to Major Cities Endless Activities Family Friendly A Place To Be Valued Our mission is to improve the lives and build stronger communities through better health. That mission would not be possible without our amazing RNs. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS We invest in our colleagues with a range of physical, mental and financial benefit programs like medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as 401(k), FSA, life insurance, tuition assistance and more. INCLUSIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT Memorial Health offers a welcoming and supportive team environment where you can be yourself. Plus, we offer several opportunities to provide feedback on hospital decisions. ADVANCED TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT Wherever you are in your career, we offer a progressive clinical ladder, as well as facilities and resources to help you reach your next chapter. MULTIPLE SHIFTS AND DEPARTMENTS Have a set schedule A passion for a specific department Memorial has a wide range of positions to accommodate your needs. Tell us what you’re looking forwe will work with you.

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Adult Psychiatrists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. We offer Psychiatrists: Proven $400,000 plus Income Potential with unlimited/uncapped earnings. Generous Sign-on bonus.Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time available. 100% outpatient work. No nights, no calls, no weekends. Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, holidays, EAP and more. Collegial work environment. Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional).Newly designed and modern offices. Full administrative support. Latest in digital technology. Strong work/life balance.Adult Psychiatrists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Adult Psychiatrists that are:Fully licensed in Illinois or within the Illinois licensing process, BC or BE within 3 years of completing residency, and unencumbered DEA.Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy.About LifeStance HealthLifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US. LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.Our values:Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

Special Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboardsWorks with critical care team for ICU lite patientsWorks with hospitalists for Advanced Care patients

More Than a Place To Work Are you a Chicago RN looking for a place that values your skills, gives you autonomy and invests in your career Then you belong at Memorial Health. Memorial Health is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides a full range of inpatient, outpatient, home health, hospice, behavioral health, primary care and specialty care physician services. Our mission is simple: Improve lives and build stronger communities through better health. Central Illinois A Place To Call Home It may seem like a big move, but central Illinois has a lot to offer. Enjoy a lower cost of living, award-winning schools and scenic countrysideall while staying within a few hours’ drive of Chicago and other major cities. Plus, central Illinois is home to several national historical sites, world-class universities and museums, as well as a wide range of outdoor activities. We think you’ll love it here! Lower Cost of Living Close to Major Cities Endless Activities Family Friendly A Place To Be Valued Our mission is to improve the lives and build stronger communities through better health. That mission would not be possible without our amazing RNs. COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS We invest in our colleagues with a range of physical, mental and financial benefit programs like medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as 401(k), FSA, life insurance, tuition assistance and more. INCLUSIVE TEAM ENVIRONMENT Memorial Health offers a welcoming and supportive team environment where you can be yourself. Plus, we offer several opportunities to provide feedback on hospital decisions. ADVANCED TRAINING AND ADVANCEMENT Wherever you are in your career, we offer a progressive clinical ladder, as well as facilities and resources to help you reach your next chapter. MULTIPLE SHIFTS AND DEPARTMENTS Have a set schedule A passion for a specific department Memorial has a wide range of positions to accommodate your needs. Tell us what you’re looking forwe will work with you.

*Hybrid position: Week is split into in-office days and remote days* The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Assist with lumbar punctures.Administer medications via IV and IM routes.Perform visual field testing.Complete MRI safety screenings.Patient phone triage.Obtain prior authorization through insurance companies.

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyPosition Highlights: 9A Medical- SurgicalNumber of beds on unit: 24 private bedsPatient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Medical-surgical, unit that serves patients admitted for illness, surgery, testing for various diagnoses. The unit serves patients typically above 17 years of age.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5 (occasionally 1:6)Department culture and resources: 9A is a fast-paced unit with medically complex patients. The nurses and HCTs on the unit work collaboratively with the providers, patient families, therapists, and pharmacists to provide safe and quality care. The success of patient care is strongly rooted in teamwork and communication. The unit leadership focuses on reinforcing teamwork and individual growth through employee engagement and various opportunities within the organization.Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Nursing assessments, medication administration, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and the ability to communicate patient care needs with the care team. Hands-on skills such as IV insertion, foley insertion, tracheostomy care, using plum pump for fluid and medication administration, administering tube feeding, wound care and wound vacs, and ostomy bag care. BLS (within 30 days of hire).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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyPosition Highlights: NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical UnitNumberof beds on unit: 41Patientpopulation (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): NT4 is 41- bed unitspecializing in the care of acute ortho and urology surgical patients. Weare DNV certified for our hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgicalpatients on this unit includes limb trauma patients, as well low acuity medical patients. With Carle being a level trauma center most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this unit.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6Departmentculture and resources: North Tower 4 is a fast paced throughput unit that highly collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. The average length of stay for most patients is a max of three days, so staff canexperience the entire recovery process of the patient. We focus on being ateam to provide the best and safest care to our community. Our patientsappreciate the kind and positive reassurance they receive from our staff.Additionally resources for the unit include: a full-time educator,part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses.Frequentnursing skills/equipment used: Wound Vacs, JPdrains, Buck’stractions, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices (boots, slings, walker, etc), chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, Centralline care and lab draws, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, PCA pumps, Feeding pumps, SCDs, Telemetry monitoring, Patient connectionPerforms 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.Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shiftEducate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needsCoordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patientsDelegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staffSet up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound careManage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyPosition Highlights: NT6 ObservationNumber of beds on unit: 35Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): The Observation Unit is a 35-bed unit that provides acute care for issues ranging from cardiac, to general surgery, to behavioral health. These patients receive holistic care that reflect the values and mission of Carle Foundation Hospital. Patients’ goal length of stay is 24-48 hours.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5-6Department culture and resources: The Observation unit is a fast-pace, team-oriented unit. We work closely with our physician partners and ancillary team members to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. We have a robust Partnership Committee that meets monthly. We have a unit-based educator, 2 nurse supervisors, charge nurses and a discharge nurse.Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Foley/IV/NG insertions, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, Lift equipment, SCDs, Telemetry monitoring, Patient connectionPerforms 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.Assess IV sites every 4 hours. Start new IVs per Carle policyMust maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart auditsMust attend 5 out 6 staff meetings per yearIdentify change in patient status and respond appropriately

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

Special Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only RN>1yr Position Highlights: CT8 Cardio/Pulm/Med/SurgNumber of beds on unit: 50 beds (divided between 2 , A side with 24 beds and B side with 26 beds)Patientpopulation (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Primarilycardiac patients with cardiac drips and post cardiac procedures, pulmonarypatients and medical-surgical overflow with avariety of diagnoses. Adult population over 17 years of age.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6Department culture and resources: Fast paced unit with medically complex patients. Unit relies on strong communicationskills between all team members, especially with the Heart and VascularInstitute procedural area. Supportive teamwork is crucial among team members on the unit to provide high quality care. New and experienced teammembers empower each other to drive new patient care initiatives andpromote a culture of inclusion. Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Skills include: Fullhead-to-toe assessments, initiation and management ofcardiac drips, interrogation of cardiac devices, pre and post proceduralcare including cardiac catheterization, pacemaker/ICD placement, ablation and revascularization; administration of medication via multiple routes,communication with interdisciplinary teams. Equipment used: IV pumps, wound vacs, telemetry monitoring, tube feeding pumps, Zoll defibrillatorand electronic EMR. Basic BLS (within 30 days of hire) and ACLS(within 1 year of hire).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.Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patientsCollaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and familyImplement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effectsPrepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labsDischarge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospitalDocument all care using EMREnsure team huddles are occurringEvaluation of patientsDelegate with appropriate follow- upAnswer call lightsEnsure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of careConflict managementProfessional communication with all team members

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.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.Complete patient assessment reflecting patient condition and document data in EPIC.Recognize normal and abnormal findings and notifies physician appropriately.Establish plan of case for patient and set goals.Establish IV on patients over 8 years old and practices 5 rights for made action administration for all patients.Participate in time out process with OR RN.

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Manages triage responsibilities of high risk and low risk pregnant women, well women, and acute conditions following obstetrical and gynecological protocols.Assists with moderately complex procedures.Administers chemotherapeutic agents and blood products.Performs diagnostic testing to assess fetal well-being in collaboration with physicians and advanced practice providers.Resource for CMA and LPN staff.Provides comprehensive prenatal and breastfeeding education.Excels in customer service, team building and problem solving abilities

Compassionate, innovative, versatile, skilled are the traits of the Urology Registered Nurse (RN). Are you looking to join a team that embraces diversity and encourages collaboration to deliver exceptional patient care You can become an essential member of our highly skilled and cohesive Urology team by demonstrating a focus on patients, effective communication, professionalism and teamwork. The Urology RN team is instrumental in providing patient education, triage, care coordination, and office-based procedural care and treatments, including cystoscopy, biopsy, and treatments for bladder cancer.Urology offers a wide variety of opportunities not only for personal and professional growth, but for work-life balance as well through flexible scheduling options. Come join the Urology team at a Magnet designated facility, ranked as one of America’s 50 Best, where we utilize evidence-based practice in order to maintain the high quality standards of the Carle Health System. On this team, you are guaranteed to learn, grow, and feel welcome!Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Provides pre-operative education to surgical patients, including verbal instruction, appropriate printed education and documentation in the patient's medical recordAssist physicians with office-based proceduresPerforms telephone triage of urology patients and collaborates with the medical team to determine and execute plan of care for patientCollaboration with other departments and disciplines to direct care and interventions for urology patientsProficient with urinary catheter insertion, changes and collects and process patient specimens accuratelyAssessment of surgical wounds and appropriate dressing changes, including suture and/or staple removal

***Flexible Scheduling Options: Monday-Friday 8A-5P OR 4 10 hour shifts Monday-Friday 7AM-5:30PM*** Compassionate, innovative, versatile, and skilled are the traits of the General Surgery Registered Nurse (RN). Are you looking to join a team that embraces diversity and encourages collaboration to deliver exceptional patient care You can become an essential member of our highly skilled and cohesive General Surgery team by demonstrating a focus on patients, effective communication, professionalism and teamwork. The General Surgery RN team is instrumental in providing patient education, triage, care coordination, for a diverse population of patients including elective and emergent general surgery, trauma, and our accredited weight loss surgery program.General Surgery offers a wide variety of opportunities not only for personal and professional growth, but for work-life balance as well through flexible scheduling options. Come join the General Surgery team at a Magnet designated facility, ranked as one of America’s 50 Best, accredited by the MBSAQIP, where we utilize evidence-based practice and innovation to maintain the high quality standards of the Carle Health System. On this team, you are guaranteed to learn, grow, and feel welcome!Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Provides pre-operative education to surgical patients, including verbal instruction, appropriate printed education and documentation in the patient's medical recordAssist physicians with office-based proceduresPerforms telephone triage of surgical patients and collaborates with the medical team to determine and execute plan of care for patientCollaboration with other departments and disciplines to direct care and interventions for surgical patientsCollect and process patient specimens accuratelyAssessment of surgical wounds and appropriate dressing changes, including suture and/or staple removal

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only Position Highlights: R4 Medical- SurgicalNumber of beds on unit: 15 units, available to flex up to 20Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Medical-surgical, variety of diagnosis . Adult population over 17 years of age. Semi-private rooms.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5-6Department culture and resources: Fast paced unit with medically complex patients. Unit relies on strong communication skills between all team members. Supportive teamwork plays huge role in success of care of the patient population and staff satisfaction.Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Assessment, all forms medication administration, good communication skills with provider team, IV insertion, ADL needs. Use of plum pump, wound vacs, telemetry monitoring, tube feeding pumps and electronic EMR. Basic BLS (within 30 days of hire) and ACLS (within 1 year of hire).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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCTs and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safetyEffectively manages time to enable the quick admission/discharge process for Observation status patients and facilitates completion of patient testing to move patients quickly towards discharge disposition

Scheduling options: -40hrs/wk 7A-530P Mon-Fri 4 days/wk -36hrs/wk 8a-530P or 730a-5P Mon-Fri 4 days/wk *This positionis a department float position that will coverCV surgery* 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.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.Telephone TriageMedication RefillsPatient Throughput for Assigned Physicians throughout clinic experienceManages HVI IR RN Worklist, to include preauthorization and scheduling challengesParticipates in care of patient and resource for outpatient vein proceduresResource for IR Physician and APP for outpatient appointments

***$10,000 Sign On Bonus Experienced RN's >1yr and extra incentive to work Weekends***Position Highlights: NT4 Ortho-Urology Surgical UnitNumberof beds on unit: 41Patientpopulation (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): NT4 is 41- bed unitspecializing in the care of acute ortho and urology surgical patients. Weare DNV certified for our hip and knee replacement surgeries. Surgicalpatients on this unit includes limb trauma patients, as well low acuity medical patients. With Carle being a level trauma center most regional trauma patients will be admitted to this unit.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-6Departmentculture and resources: North Tower 4 is a fast paced throughput unit that highly collaborates with physical and occupational therapists. The average length of stay for most patients is a max of three days, so staff canexperience the entire recovery process of the patient. We focus on being ateam to provide the best and safest care to our community. Our patientsappreciate the kind and positive reassurance they receive from our staff.Additionally resources for the unit include: a full-time educator,part-time educator, 2 nurse supervisors, a manager, and charge nurses.Frequentnursing skills/equipment used: Wound Vacs, JPdrains, Buck’stractions, external fixators, lift equipment, orthotic devices (boots, slings, walker, etc), chest tubes, Foley/IV/Mediport insertions, Centralline care and lab draws, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, PCA pumps, Feeding pumps, SCDs, Telemetry monitoring, Patient connectionPerforms 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.Assess ortho and medical/surgical patients every shiftEducate ortho and medical/surgical patients on wound care, proper mobility, self-care, medication management, care transition needs and any additional patient specific needsCoordinate with physician and surgeon partners on the care of ortho and medical/surgical patientsDelegate and monitor interventions of the HCT staffSet up ortho traction and manipulate surgical traction devices for mobility and wound careManage wound appliances such as wound vacs, drains, pouches and other urological devices

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only Position Highlights: 9A Medical- SurgicalNumber of beds on unit: 24 private bedsPatient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Medical-surgical, unit that serves patients admitted for illness, surgery, testing for various diagnoses. The unit serves patients typically above 17 years of age.Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5 (occasionally 1:6)Department culture and resources: 9A is a fast-paced unit with medically complex patients. The nurses and HCTs on the unit work collaboratively with the providers, patient families, therapists, and pharmacists to provide safe and quality care. The success of patient care is strongly rooted in teamwork and communication. The unit leadership focuses on reinforcing teamwork and individual growth through employee engagement and various opportunities within the organization.Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Nursing assessments, medication administration, collaboration with multiple disciplines, and the ability to communicate patient care needs with the care team. Hands-on skills such as IV insertion, foley insertion, tracheostomy care, using plum pump for fluid and medication administration, administering tube feeding, wound care and wound vacs, and ostomy bag care. BLS (within 30 days of hire).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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Assist insupporting residents in the expected relationships of nurse and physician.Triage and assess patients providing care within scope of practice.Assist in developing department protocols.Assist with procedures. Point of Care testing.See patients, via nurse visits, for assessment, triage and education.Lead team, as preceptor and mentor, in excellent patient care.

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyThe 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

The Home Care Field RN is a professional caregiver who is a member of the interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include the coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to meet the physical, psychosocial, environmental, and spiritual needs of Carle Home Services specific patient populations and families throughout the geographical area.Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefits including covered services, recertifications, transfers, and non-recertifications. Follows regulatory requirements regarding documentation standards.Comprehends department specific indicators.Performs case management activities of assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation. Interacts with clients, caregivers and families to assess, plan care, arrange services, monitor, and provide support and education.Consistently completes all admission documentation within policy guidelines.Returns admission documents to office complete and in a timely manner (according to policy).Completes required OASIS/485 changes within 24 hours of receiving them.Completes visits notes and telephone conversations records and transmitted timely according to policy (includes physician orders, admission, routine, supervisory, telephone and discharge notes.)Ensures Physician Orders are written timely, corrections to care plans are entered and transmitted according to time line.Reviews verbal orders with MD office, written and evidenced as read-back, completed immediately and transmitted within time frame established by policy. Once documented and transmitted orders are never changed. Ensures patient visit string(s) are added to the record to make sure visits are not missed.Ensures proper acronym is evident on all physician orders.Completes Home Health Aide supervisory visits.Acts as the coordinator of the health care team in order to maintain the proper linkages within the continuum of care.Collaboratively communicates and initiates case conferencing as necessary and documents interacts (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.). Communicates pertinent information for patient care conferences on all admits done by him/her.Practices in a manner sensitive to the needs of patients and families. Provides care according to plan of care and orders.Directs the activities of the licensed practical nurse.Makes home health aide assignments, prepare written instructions for the aide and supervises the aide in the patient home.Demonstrates adequate knowledge of State and Federal regulatory and accreditation guidelines which is evidenced by daily performance.Perform OASIS assessments for admissions, recertifications, resumptions and discharges.Performs complex wound care including wound vacs, packing, removal of staples or sutures.Monitors central lines including PICC and Hickman catheters and performs dressing changes per agency protocol.Accesses mediports for IV infusion and/or blood draws and flushes per agency protocol.Performs case management for patients assigned to her/his case load.Communicates with MD per phone or electronically regarding patient updates and condition changes.

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

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.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.Administers medications necessary for procedure.Manages care of patients during moderate sedation.Monitors hemodynamics throughout procedure.Provides outline documentation of procedure events.Understanding use of supplies and equipment used in various procedures.

Special Summer Incentive*Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr Commitment*Vacation accrual based on RN experiencefor nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only 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.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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient roomDelegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT’s and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shiftCompletes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient educationMeets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patientRN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right TimeMaintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safetyMaintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environmentKeeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needsUses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient statusEffectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety

**Mon-Wed in Mahomet Clinic and Friday in Monticello Clinic**The Ambulatory Nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides healthcare to individuals, families, and communities within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.Main focus of the Medicare Wellness nurse will be to complete Medicare Annual Wellness visits with eligible patients; in addition, help with clinic nursing responsibilities as defined or needed.Ensures understanding of CMS Medicare Annual Wellness Visit requirements/visit workflowsProvides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.Works with Nursing Supervisor to ensure department is compliant with DNV standards.Perform telephone visits with eligible Annual Wellness Visit patientsComplete AWV as assigned per departmental benchmarks/guidelinesAssist with coordination of care for patients age 18-150.Perform telephone triage of both acute & chronic needs for patients age 18 -150.Assist with in office procedures, such as incision & drainage, joint injections.Administration of immunizations & medications to patients age 18-150

The Infection Preventionist serves as a certified subject-matter expert to develop, implement and provide oversight for the organization infection prevention program. Key program elements include infection surveillance, prevention and control activities, surveillance data analysis, guiding prevention and follow-up activities, evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, providing infection prevention education for personnel and providing expert infection prevention guidance during infection surge events. Facilities performance improvement teams related to infection prevention measures through collaboration with a diverse team in a complex environment.Provide oversight and management for ongoing infection prevention and control activities.Monitor and assess infection prevention and control practices and policies/procedures ensuring organizational, physician and staff compliance.Conduct annual and/or ongoing risk assessment(s) to identify potential for acquiring and transmitting infections based on geographical location; community and population served; care, treatment and services provided; and analysis of surveillance activities and other infection prevention/control data.Monitor and assist with data submission as required for reporting (i.e. NHSN, CDC, IDPH, etc...).Develop and Recommend annual plan and goals on prioritized risks, reduction of unprotected exposure and transmission and revise goals as needed.Evaluate/investigate infection prevention and control issues and concerns and make recommendations for corrective activities.Develop, initiate and revise infection prevention and control policies and procedures.Serve as a mentor to develop skills for department staff relative to infection prevention and control practices.Conduct outbreak investigations and initiate control measures in collaboration with Infectious Disease, Occupational Medicine and/or Public Health as needed. In collaboration with laboratory services, assist as needed with reporting of communicable diseases to the state as required by law. Provide assistance to Public Health Officials for disease/exposure investigation and follow-up.Facilitate Performance Improvement (PI) teams and assist with implementation of established action plans including follow-up activities to help evaluate effectiveness of interventions.Conducts proactive rounds throughout departments to evaluate infection control and prevention practices.

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility of patients for a designated time frame and to provide care, specifically in the Heart & Vascular Institute. The patient population consists of those requiring an invasive cardiology or invasive radiology study. The Registered Radiologic Technologist will assist the physician in all procedures and provide a valuable service to the patient and the team.Administers contrast material (when applicable), according to physician's request, by means of existing IV line or by performing venipuncture and placing IV line; recognizes and responds to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions.All functions and duties will be under the direct supervision of a physicist or dosimetrist.Assists with inventory/supplies.Checks for correct patient and chart identification, diagnosis, and treatment position.Compiles pertinent clinical information pertaining to lab, pathology, etc.Assists in instruction of new staff as necessary.Documents accurately and completely.Explains procedure to patient and provides for patient care- including comfort, support, safety, and confidentiality.Accurately informs procedural nurse of correct doses of intra-procedural medications, radiation and sponge/sharp counts.Performs on call duties and/or work variable shifts as assigned to meet department needs.Performs all essential functions of the Radiologic Technologist.Able to work around and maintain a sterile field during procedures.Administers and with holds contrast and treatment as appropriate. Assess patients for allergies.Can pull supplies for procedures.Takes late shift duties as assigned to meet department needs.Skin suturing.Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation.Electrophysiology equipment troubleshooting.Understanding and running the pacing stimulator during ablations and EP studies.

To perform routine radiographic procedures on designated portion of the body for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating patient illness and/or injury to ensure patient safety and quality care. The role of the radiology technologist I is to ensure Customer Satisfaction, to support an atmosphere of respect and professionalism among other associates, including students from the School of Radiology along with performing advanced imaging in Surgery and Fluoroscopy.Positions patient and adjusts equipment, secures, and immobilizes support devices as needed to perform procedures.Determines appropriate radiographic technique based on anatomy and patient's condition to obtain quality films to provide to the radiologists.Secures history from patient regarding reason for prescribed tests, medication reconciliation and records on appropriate form for the radiologist's review.Assists radiologists with routine fluoroscopic and/or invasive procedures.Operates portable radiographic equipment and C-arm effectively in patient room, intensive care, and surgery.Initiates request for emergency medical support as indicated by patient condition; this is to include code blue, rapid response, etc.Documents all allergic reactions according to departmental and hospital policy.Transports patients into and out of department as necessary.Checks film quality to assure optimal quality is attained and correct film labeling is provided.Performs quality control activities, responds to inquiries, coordinates patient flow, and communicates with staff radiologists and other hospital personnel to ensure exams are completed in a timely fashion.Prepares radiographic/fluoroscopic rooms for procedures, maintains equipment, and supplies as required.Reports deficient inventory of supplies and linen to Lead Technologist.Provides direction and instruction to students in general procedures.Maintains positive "guest relations" and telephone etiquette following prescribed departmental policies and procedures.Perform all other job duties as assigned.Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.Position and immobilize patient on examining table.Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.

Sign on Bonus Available!!!$2,500 less than 1year of experience$5,000 greater than 1 year of experience(external candidates only) The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) shall provide all aspects of respiratory care under the guidance of a qualified physician and the Director of Respiratory Therapy.Effectively administer oxygen mixtures utilizing various oxygen delivery devices. Can set up, initiate and maintain ventilators and CPAP devices. Can assist with intubationIs familiar with the principles of airway maintenance, endotracheal and tracheostomy care. Follows the procedures and observations for care during and after extubation.Initiates and maintains cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other related life support procedures.Confers with physicians regarding all aspects of Respiratory Therapy concerning patient care, interprets and carries out physicians ordersAdministers specific dosages of all Respiratory Therapy related medications as specified by a physician. Recognizes, interprets, and records signs and symptoms of medication side effects particularly those that require notification of a physician.Effectively and safely uses equipment for delivering positive pressure, humidification, nebulization, and medications to patients.Effectively utilizes methods that assist in the removal of secretions from the bronchial tree such as, hydration, breathing and coughing exercise, postural drainage, chest percussion and airway suctioning.Performs all aspects of pulmonary function testing, if trained. Effectively uses all department pulmonary function equipment.Performs 12 lead EKG's and prepares them for physician interpretation.When needed is capable of overseeing the work of the certified and non-certified technicians who are performing those procedures requiring a high level of expertise.Is able to dismantle and reassemble most of the Respiratory Therapy equipment. Is able to take all necessary precautions to insure the safe handling of all respiratory equipment.Works well with each age level of patient. Is sensitive to the age specific needs of each individual patient and alters the clinical approach accordingly.Works independently and can supervise the needs of their shifts when needed.Practices the WAY TO BE standardsPerforms arterial punctures and arterial line draws in accordance with guidelines and competenciesassessment and evaluation of a patients respiratory statusable to set up BiPap and Opiflow devices and evaluate the patients response to therapyeducation of medications utilized for respiratory care

STUDENT POSITION - MUST BE ENROLLED IN A RESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAM As a health care professional, the incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to, educating staff and patients in all aspects of respiratory therapy & ECG, respiratory staff orientation and other duties as requested by Manager of Respiratory Care.PERFORMS PATIENT CARE ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE ALL FORMS OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY, NON-INVASIVE CARDIOLOGY, AND OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES UTILIZING APPLICABLE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.* Interprets and executes physician orders* Demonstrates the ability to individualize therapy to meet the patient's need* Demonstrates the ability to anticipate the patient needs* Demonstrates the ability to calculate medication dosages* Performs patient education* Performs all duties in an efficient and timely manner* Notifies leader of respiratory care, nursing supervisor, or unit leader of any inappropriate patient care issues* Documents all patient care errors* Informs nurses or other care givers when appropriate on patient care issues* Uses protective equipment appropriately* Practices good body mechanics, getting assistance as needed to protect patient and own safety* Remains alert and responsive to all alarms/call lights* Always washes hands between patients and procedures* Performs testing in a manner that ensures accurate results.* Maintains a clean work area, checks and stocks supplies in their specific area.* Performs oxygen rounds and oxygen tank rounds as assigned.* Responds to all pages and requests in a timely manner* Performs home care instructions and arrange for home oxygen and/or nebulizer* Responds to emergency situations and codes immediately* Remains calm and effective in emergency and/or stressful situations* Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety GoalsPRIORITIZES PATIENT CARE BASED ON ACUITY AND USES TIME, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES PRODUCTIVELY* Answers pages and new orders in a timely manner* Responds promptly to urgent needs* Utilizes free time constructively* Uses slow time to improve unit and department appearance* Uses slow time to stock areas and clean equipment* Assists other healthcare workers* Uses free time to participate in department projects* Completes work within assigned shift* Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work* Remains flexible to changing work load* Responds to delegation by charge personnel* Adheres to treatment schedule* Completes activities while conserving resourcesMAINTAINS ACCURATE DOCUMENTATION AND ACCURATE COMPUTER ENTRY* Completes documentation of all therapy and oxygen* Completes documentation on all internal forms* Documents complete and accurate charge entry daily* Documents complete and accurate information on all ECGs* Completes accurate documentation on all diagnostic tests* Learns the functions of new equipment as appropriate* Learns new procedures as appropriate* Completes all mandatory education within the stated timeframe* Attends educational offerings to validate skills