RN - Adolescent Behavioral Health
Carle Health, Peoria, IL, United States
Overview
As 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.
Qualifications
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License - Illinois upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.
Education: College Diploma: Nursing.
Other requirements: 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.
Responsibilities
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
Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing 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 normal 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.
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.
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
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)
Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members
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
Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests
eeds - anticipates patient/family needs
Serves on unit‑based councils
Identifies practice problems on the unit
Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $33.32 per hour - $57.31 per 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 to 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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: human.resources@carle.com.
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As 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.
Qualifications
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License - Illinois upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) (AHA) within 30 days.
Education: College Diploma: Nursing.
Other requirements: 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.
Responsibilities
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
Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports
Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing 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 normal 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.
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.
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
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)
Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members
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
Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests
eeds - anticipates patient/family needs
Serves on unit‑based councils
Identifies practice problems on the unit
Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $33.32 per hour - $57.31 per 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 to 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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: human.resources@carle.com.
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