Overview$10,000 sign on bonus and $5,000 relocation (greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 (greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyAs a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. QualificationsLicense/Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training within 1 year - Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)Education: Bachelor's Degree; Nursing DiplomaOther Knowledge/Skills:Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser. Multicultural sensitivity. Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions. ResponsibilitiesCLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures. Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment 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 and as needed based on changes in patient condition. Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports. Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued 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. Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs. Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) 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: Assesses 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. Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOCUS: Actively participates in data collection, analysis, and 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 and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians). Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives. Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs. Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards. Serves on unit based councils Identifies practice problems on the unit Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes. Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned. About UsFind it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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: . Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $33.32per hour - $57.31per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Overview$10,000 sign on bonus and $5,000 relocation (greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 (greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants OnlyAs a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing processQualificationsLicense/Certifications:Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois Upon HireCrisis Prevention Institute (CPI Training) If hired after August 1, 2019 – must possess and maintain Crisis Prevention (CPI) certification within 3 Months.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.Education:College graduate of an accredited nursing program.Other Knowledge/Skills: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.ResponsibilitiesCLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomesDevelops 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 outcomesSystematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shiftModifies plan of care based on evaluationCompletes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reportsDemonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-developmentDemonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems ariseAcquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practicePromotes the professional development of self and team membersShares clinical knowledge through normal teaching and in response to the learning needs of othersDemonstrates 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 necessaryAnalyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needsRecognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely mannerDemonstrates 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 assignmentConsistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptionsIdentifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needsCollaborates 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 outcomesWorks with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriatelyProvides goal-focused shift reportAdvocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessaryUtilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivityChooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peersPATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS: Assesses 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 comprehensionTakes 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 GoalsDemonstrates 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)Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized educationUtilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family membersPERFORMANCE 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 and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospitalWorks with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfactionActively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians)Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiativesPromptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needsEncourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standardsServes on unit-based councilsIdentifies practice problems on the unitImplements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomesWorks on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned About UsFind it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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: . Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $33.32per hour - $57.31per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Overview Sign-on Bonus Available! Relocation bonus available for 1yr+ experience and >50mi To provide high quality ultrasound images of the heart and great vessels for adult patients, technical assistance with exercise and non-exercise stress testing, and to handle other duties as required or assigned. QualificationsCertifications:RCS or RDCS or Vascular ARDMSBLS within 30 days of hireEducation:Associates in Radiology, Sonography, or Related FieldWork Experience:Accept New Grads ResponsibilitiesPerforms high quality two-dimensional ultrasound studies of the heart and great vessels, along with identifying EKG abnormalities and/or arrythmia.Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patients in performance of everyday duties and responsibilities.Understands complimenting imaging and/or doppler techniques, including when to use these methods to investigate specific clinical questions. Knowledge of patient positioning, breathing techniques, position and direction for positioning of the transducer to ultimately give the best visualization of the cardiac structures.Proficient in recognizing abnormalities in structure and function, in distinguishing normal from abnormal findings, and in recognizing imaging artifacts.Knowledge of gross and sectional anatomy.Demonstrates use of M-Mode technique for measuring the cardiac dimensions at precise times of the cardiac cycle.Estimates the severity of the valvular insufficiencies by mapping the dimensions, orientation, and directions of the regurgitant jet with the color flow doppler.Assess the blood flow through the heart, including increased velocities, stenosis, regurgitations and shunts with the pulsed and continuous-wave doppler.Uses contrast echocardiography in cases where two-dimensional and color flow are suboptimal.Evaluates left and right ventricular systolic and diastolic functions and documents wall motion abnormalities.Recognizes rare, common, simple and complex congenital heart malformations, acquired pathologies, possible outcomes of palliative and corrective surgical procedures.Completes the study according to updated protocols, recognizes the needs and presents additional views, calculations and measurements when necessary.Uses segmental approach while obtaining the images of the cardiac structures in four echocardiographic windows: parasternal, apical, subcostal and suprasternal notch regions.Operates the ultrasound equipment, including the function of all controls affecting the quality of the data displayed. This includes knowledge of the key controls to expedite the study and produce interpretable images (TCG, focus, gains).Selects the transducer best suited to the structures of interest for optimal resolution and adequate penetration.Obtains, reviews, and documents pertinent patient history, physical examination and supporting clinical data to facilitate diagnostic results.Correlates clinical history with exam to be performed and consults with the cardiologist for clarification.Monitors, records, charges and communicates appropriately utilizing computerized documentation system.Prepares, instructs, assists the patients, and produces the images in a timely manner for dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiograms.Assists the cardiologist in performing transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE).Communicates results to the cardiologist and responds to possible questions and concerns in a timely manner.Maintains monthly correlation studies and monthly statistics.Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and report equipment failure.Participates in mobile echo/vascular service regionally.Participates in callback rotation.Assists in performing functional, pharmacological cardiolite, and echocardiography stress testing.Documents procedures correctly.Accurately assesses the patients and their physical ability to perform the tests.Accurately interprets and clarifies physician's orders.Provides thorough assessments of a patient in a crisis situation, then notifies the physician when necessary.Displays proficiency in knowing lethal arrythmias.Completes quarterly competency in stress lab, holter monitoring and event monitoring.Uses time, supplies, and other resources productively to promote responsive and cost effective care.Completes work within assigned shift.Uses overtime only when necessary.Organizes and prioritizes work regardless of frequent interruptions.Uses slow time to work on additional tasks that promote the efficiency of the department.Responds willingly to requests for assistance from other team members.Prevents waste of suppliesWorks independently within established guidelines.Continues professional growth by maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in echocardiography.Attends conferences or does reading that will be used for required CEU's.Participates in activities for growth and development (Teamwork exercises, values, etc.)Maintains current knowledge of new ultrasound techniques for adult echocardiographyApplies knowledge of past and present experiences.Displays a professional attitude in the area department toward students, fostering mutual respect and creating a productive learning environment.Participates in monitoring QI, QA, QC programs that assist in maintaining ICAEL accreditation.Seeks out and participates in Evidence Based Clinical Practice projects that will benefit quality patient care.Participates in cross training to adult , pediatric or vascular ultrasound.Follows-up and/or gives feedback to management with problem solving and event reports.Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues. About Us Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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: . Compensation and BenefitsThe compensation range for this position is $33.22per hour - $57.14per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.