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 year's 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:Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Upon HireMust possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 DaysIf hired after August 1, 2019 – must possess and maintain Crisis Prevention (CPI) certification within 3 MonthsEducation:College Degree: NursingOther 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 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 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 $31.65per hour - $54.44per 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.