[ref. q0575104] RN - CCU (Apply in minutes)
Carle Health System Urbana Full-time
Overview
**Position Highlights: CT7A Critical Care Unit**- **Number of beds on unit: 20**
- **Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit):** The Critical Care Unit is a 20-bed unit specializing in the care of acutely critically ill adults requiring close monitoring and frequent, advanced intervention. Specific patient populations and conditions for the Critical Care Unit include, complex multi-trauma, acute stroke, neurosurgical patients, post-op oralmaxillofacial reconstruction, uncontrolled seizures, invasive ventilation, shock requiring vasopressor support, organ donation, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
- **Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:2**
- **Department culture and resources:** The Critical Care Unit is a fast-pace, team-oriented unit. We work closely with our own critical-care physician partners, residents, advanced practice providers, and ancillary team members to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. We have a robust Partnership Committee that meets bi-monthly. We have a unit-based educator, a quality outcomes coordinator, 2 nurse supervisors and charge nurses.
- **Frequent nursing skillsequipment used:** Minimum Q4 hour full RN assessments. Minimum Q1 hour vital signs. Continuous cardiac monitoring by primary RN, FoleyIVNGOG insertions, arterial linecentral linechest tubeExternal Ventricular Drain (EVD)Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring and care, IV pumps, feeding pumps, lift equipment. Commonly used IV drips: vasopressors, diprivan, dexmedetomidine, midazolam, fentanyl, amiodarone, diltiazem, insulin, dobutamine, heparin, octreotide.
- $ 10,000 Sign ON Bonus (3yr commitment)
$ 2,500 Relocation 50miles to 100miles
$ 2,500 BSN Bonus
External Applicants only RN >1yr
Qualifications
**LicenseCertifications:**Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial
and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)
**Education:**H.S. DiplomaGED
**Other KnowledgeSkills:**
Responsibilities
Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to thescope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific
area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing
care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the
healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and
develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that
is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing
interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon
continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by
reporting andor correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with
others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers
constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and
confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning
needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all
requirements of departmental competencies. Ensures good communication with
patientsfamily by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside report and
whiteboards Works with ventilated patients for early mobility Collaborates
with team to ensure best outcomes Prepares equipment and aids physician during
examination and treatment of patient Responds to life-saving situations based
upon nursing standards and protocol Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment
used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays, such as
intracranial pressures, central venous pressures, and cardiac rhythms from
cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, etc.
About Us
**Find it here.**
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportiveand inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance
- and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
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 employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com._
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $33.68per hour - $57.93per 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.orgbenefits.
Carle Health SystemUrbana (MD)
that meets bi-monthly. We have a unit-based educator, a quality outcomes coordinator, 2 nurse supervisors and charge nurses.
• **Frequent nursing skillsequipment used:** Minimum Q4 hour full RN assessments. Minimum Q1 hour vital signs. Continuous cardiac...
Carle Health SystemUrbana (MD)
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...
Carle Health SystemUrbana (MD)
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...