Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Provide high-quality compassionate care to patients in the IMCU, focusing on ortho and neuro diagnoses. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, administering treatments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient recovery.
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated License Pending Registered Nurse (RN) to join our IMCU team in Kankakee, Illinois.
The license pending RN will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various medical and surgical treatments with emphasis in ortho/neuro diagnoses under the supervision a license registered nurse.
This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a fast-paced environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a commitment to excellence in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties Under the supervision of the License Registered Nurse: Patient Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients physical, emotional, and psychological needs.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the healthcare team in relation to patient goals of care.
Treatment Administration: Administer medications, treatments, and procedures as ordered by provider.
Monitor patient responses to treatments and update care plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, physical condition, and response to interventions.
Document observations and changes in patient status accurately and promptly.
Coordination of Care: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and manage treatment plans effectively.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contributes to discharge planning.
Patient Education: Takes in consideration culture and age when educating patients and their families about their medical conditions, treatments, medication options, and post-discharge care.
Provide support and resources to help patients manage their health and recovery.
Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and hospital documentation standards.
Patient
Experience: Engage with patients and their families in a manner that promotes comfort, trust, and understanding. Address patient concerns with empathy and professionalism, striving to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters a sense of security and well-being.
Employee
Experience: Contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Offer constructive feedback and assistance to peers, and engage in open communication to promote a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
Emergency
Response: Respond to medical emergencies with quick and effective intervention, including performing life-saving procedures and stabilizing patients as needed.
Infection
Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Implement standard precautions and safety measures to prevent the spread of infections. Team member will maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV CARF and or others) Non-essential Duties Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with best practices and advancements nursing practice. Completes all required education Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives, Evidence Based Practice, and research when applicable.
.5 to 1.0 FTE Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
.001 to .49 FTE: Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work Employee Health Requirements Exposure/Sensory Requirements: Exposure: Chemicals: Refer to MSDS sheets Video Display Terminals: Average Blood and Body Fluids: Diagnostic composite of patients, frequent contact with intravenous devices, and high potential for contact with contaminated body fluids (blood, stool, vomitus) and administration of blood does create a high risk. use of needleless IV system, universal precautions and protective equipment minimize risk. TB or Airborne Pathogens: Patient diagnostic presentations do pose high risk; however, usage of protective wear, appropriate size TB mask from fit test and universal precautions reduces risk. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch): Speech: Required to communicate with patient/families/staff/doctors, coworkers, ancillary personnel and other department heads. Ability to ask for help.
Required to observe patients and their physical assessment, ability to read reports, ability to read machines.
Helpful to note presence of incontinence, vomitus, blood; electrical/fire safety.
Necessary to hear alarms, calls for help and to hear patient verbalizations; ability to listen for lung, bowel, heart sounds.
Usd $34.52 - Usd $45.34 /Hr
Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with proof of passing the NCLEX-RN exam and hold a BLS certification. A BSN degree and ACLS certification are preferred, with new graduates required to obtain a BSN within three years.
Market context
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