staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $35-55 per hour

RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Mattoon, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Staff

Registered Nurse - Med / Surg

Registered Nurses are responsible for the assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized patient care delivery. The Registered Nurse providers clinical leadership to the patient care team for the assigned shift.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and supervision to health care team during assigned shift.

Coordinates bed and patient care assignments during shift and in preparation for the next shift to ensure consistency in care delivery

Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader / Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities.

Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team.

Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.

Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues.

Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.

Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data.

Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes.

Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and / or other disciplines.

Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.

Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards.

Serves as strong, positive role model for other health care team members.

Assesses patients' conditions and care delivery through direct observation, rounding, and data input from other team members.

Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

Enhances professional growth through classes related to communication, teaching, stress management, conflict resolution, team building annually. (This is in addition to required unit / patient specific education.)

Documents and reports care delivered to the physicians and other team members as needed.

Provides performance feedback to team members input to Manager / Director regarding appraisals

Submission Requirements

By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be be onboarded through an agency.

Requirements : ADN (Required)

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support W / I 90 Days

BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Experience with Med / Surg strongly preferred

Certification Requirements

BLS

CPR

State License Requirements

Illinois

About the Facility

Sarah Bush Lincoln is a prominent non-profit healthcare organization located in downstate Illinois. It operates a two-hospital system, consisting of Sarah Bush Lincoln based in Mattoon, IL which has 169 beds, and SBL Fayette County Hospital based in Vandalia, IL, with 25 bed. In 2022, SBL purchased Fayette County Hospital and is working toward fully integrating the two organizations. The healthcare system also operates more than 55 clinics spread across a 10-county area and a stand-alone surgery center, regional cancer center and hospice house. Decisions are made locally which gives the Health System the agility to respond quickly to changing markets.

SBL is known for its contemporary facilities and commitment to providing advanced equipment and services for diagnosis and treatment. Sarah Bush Lincoln has an expanding robotics program, which showcases its dedication to adopting innovative technologies.

The healthcare system has a strong culture and brand that is integrated throughout the organization. The community trusts the staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln with its care, and the organization has consistently scored well in patient experience surveys conducted by Press Ganey. It is also highly ranked by Women’s Choice Award and US News & World Report. More people than ever are choosing to receive their care at Sarah Bush Lincoln. It has experienced prolonged record-breaking patient census throughout much of 2022 and 2023.

The staff at Sarah Bush Lincoln is highly engaged as reflected in the most recent Press Ganey Employee Engagement and Safety Survey. The organization is actively pursuing Magnet designation, which recognizes excellence in nursing, and plans to undergo evaluation in fall 2023. SBL supports career growth through its Learn Now program, which provides employees with various education funding opportunities.

Beyond its medical facilities, Sarah Bush Lincoln plays an integral role in the community. It actively participates in various activities that promote health, wellness, education, economic development, and housing. The involvement demonstrates the organization’s commitment to the overall well-being and development of the communities it serves.

Additional Information :

Dress Code : Business Casual

Approximately 10 - 12 patients per day

RKA Recruiting-Permanent Positions Job ID #55608.

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