RN - Full Time, Nights at Jersey Community Hospital

Jerseyville, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

38.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Age Specific Needs, Infection Control, Documentation, Discharge Planning, Nursing Interventions, Emergency Situations, Physical Assessment, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Provides professional nursing care for patients on assigned nursing units, in accordance with established statutes, standards and practices. Uses an understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care. Utilizes all resources in the initial assessment of patient needs, including biophysical, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, discharge planning, self-care, and education. Performs a reassessment each shift, upon transfer or discharge, and more frequently as necessary. Practices universal precautions, infection control, and isolation procedures. Maintains accurate and concise documentation of patient status, nursing interventions, and patient responses. Participates in discharge planning; upon discharge ensures that a written teaching/discharge plan has been developed for assigned patients, including disease process, complications, medications, diet, physical activity, and self-care needs. Demonstrates an understanding of the role of all health care providers to appropriately meet the needs of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to make effective nursing judgements in routine and emergency situations. Other roles and responsibilities as assigned. Requirements Education and Experience: Licensed and current registration in the state of Illinois. Current CPR certification. Clinical experience preferred. Required Skills/Abilities: Ability to initiate a nursing plan of care and identify appropriate nursing interventions and evaluations. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Excellent working knowledge of the Nursing Process and strong nursing practice skills, including physical assessment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Demonstrated proficiency in clinical and technical skills specific to the assigned department Physical Requirements: Work is of medium to heavy demand. Routine lifting requirements of a minimum of more than 50 pounds. Stands and walks for most of the shift. Lifting, pushing, pulling, sitting, bending, and reaching required. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Works inside. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Health Savings Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities

This role involves providing professional nursing care to patients on assigned units according to established standards, utilizing principles of growth and development to assess and meet age-specific needs. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive patient assessments, practicing infection control, maintaining accurate documentation, and actively participating in discharge planning with patient education.