Rn float pool (Full-Time, night shift)
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Provide high-quality nursing care across various medical, surgical, and cardiac units with a focus on ortho/neuro diagnoses. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering treatments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to manage care plans.
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our float pool in Kankakee, Illinois.
The RN will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients undergoing various medical, surgical, and cardiac treatments with emphasis in ortho/neuro diagnoses.
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.
Scheduling Requirements: Float Pool RNs will float to all areas of competency.
Weekend and holiday rotations required.
Essential Duties 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.
For all acute stroke units: Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients 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 Assist in the orientation and training of new staff members and students as needed.
Unit: PALS Certification required within 1 year of hire For intensive care
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred. Preferred Licensure/Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred Professional nursing certification in area of specialty preferred. Basic ECG recognition skills This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes: Compensation Base compensation within the positions pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
.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 $45.42 - Usd $60.84 /Hr
Requires a graduate degree from an approved school of nursing, a current Illinois RN license, and BLS certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and five years of acute care experience are preferred.
Market context
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