Staff - registered nurse (rn) - addiction medicine - $33+ per hour | Peoria, IL

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  • Location: Peoria, IL

nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.

backsses patient's status through interview, observation and physical backssment of actual problems and outcomes. Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing

basis throughout the shift. Modifies plan of care based on evaluation. Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.

Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice. Promotes the professional development of self and team members. Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others. Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient

moving and handling issues (as applicable). Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).

Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies. WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE FOCUS: Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary. Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (RRT), 911 consultation in a timely manner.

Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible. Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment. Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions. Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs. Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.

Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately. Provides goal-focused shift report. Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary. Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity. Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers PATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS: backsses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs.

Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc. Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOCUS: Actively participates in data collection, analysis, problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.

Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures an CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Basic Life Support (BLS) Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must have control over personal use of all mood-altering chemicals and behaviors If recovering from an addiction, must currently have a minimum of 2 years of uninterrupted recovery and must actively treat this addiction by appropriate recovery practices Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position Work may occasionally require travel to other Carle Health facilities/hospitals.

required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Advanced reading, writing skills and basic oral skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker. Interaction with a wide variety of people. Maintain confidential information. Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information.

Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor. Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications Carle Health System Job ID #33068. Posted job title: rn - addiction recovery center About Carle Health Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place To Work. Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital and Carle Health Proctor Hospital hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

Carle Foundation Hospital ranks as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. Benefits Employee assistance programs Life insurance Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Bereavement Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSAFor more details: jobs-search. org/architecture-construction_peoria-c429945/job_i1969881381

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