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Travel Admission/Discharge Registered Nurse
Travel Admission/Discharge Registered NurseCarle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave • Peoria, IL, US
Travel Admission / Discharge Registered Nurse

Travel Admission / Discharge Registered Nurse

Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave • Peoria, IL, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Certification Details

  • BLS
  • Illinois RN License

Job Details

  • 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.
  • Nurses will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care, often catching any complications early.
  • Rapid assessment and interpretation of complex patient data.
  • Makes evidence-based decisions under pressure while managing acute and chronic conditions.
  • 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 and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
  • Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
  • Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
  • Perform patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures / policies.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
  • Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient / family requests / needs - anticipates patient / family needs.
  • Serves on unit-based councils.
  • Unit Specific Information

  • Unit : CMH Admit / Discharge Unit 7P
  • Additional Details

  • Required Skills & Experience : N / A
  • Preferred Skills & Experience : N / A
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