Department: Cardiovascular Care Unit - BMC
Usual Schedule: 7a-730p (3-12hr shifts)
On Call Requirements: no
Job Category: Nursing
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Employment Type: Full - Time
Nursing Specialty: Cardiology
Job Post ID: 42770
Experience Requirements: Less than 1 year
Weekend Requirements: every third
Education Requirements: Associates Degree
***$10,000 Sign On Bonus External applicants only >1yr experience***
Position Highlights:
- Number of beds on unit: 18
- Patient population: 18 years and older, including cardiac arrhythmia, chest pain, CHF, pacemakers, ablations, heart attacks (MI), and cardiac interventions.
- Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:4-5
- Department culture and resources: CVCU is a fast-paced, high patient turnover unit. The department culture is focused on teamwork, ensuring that patients’ needs are met closely with interdisciplinary partners. Resources include charge nurse, heart failure nurse, cardiac rehab, case manager/social work, respiratory, and pharmacy.
- Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Assessment, IV management, cardiac drips, post-procedure care, discharge teaching, and completing admissions. Equipment includes IV pumps, SCD machines, bedside monitors, cardiac monitoring, oxygen, ambulation equipment, and lift equipment.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. Complete and maintain competencies for the care of critical care patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards 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 privately 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.
- Maintain clean and tidy work environment.
- Hourly rounding on patients.
- Proactively seek out opportunities to assist internal and external customers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID-19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
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