RN - Mother/Baby at Carle Health

Normal, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

59.89

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Breastfeeding Support, Fetal Monitoring, Neonatal Care, Obstetric Nursing, Patient Education, Medication Administration, Documentation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview ***$10,000 Sign On Bonus RN>1yr 3yr Commitment External Applicants Only*** Position Highlights: Number of beds on unit: Deliver approximately 1300 babies each year 18 Labor Delivery Recovery Postpartum (LDRP) Rooms 10 Antepartum/Postpartum Rooms 5 Triage Rooms 2 Operating Rooms 7 Level II Nursery Rooms Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit): Provide Women and Children’s services to families throughout Central Illinois Level II Nursery with neonatology services Nurse to Patient ratio: A Nursing Care Committee collaborates to establish patient acuity based guidelines for nursing staffing levels, and develops the hospital inpatient staffing plan. The Committee’s planning takes into account evidence based staffing and care standards established by professional nursing organizations, as well as measurable patient and staffing outcomes, nurse sensitive quality indicators, and financial stewardship metrics. Department culture and resources: The Mother Baby Unit culture supports a professional shared governance structure where nurses are empowered and encouraged to use their voices and share their ideas. It’s a culture where evidence-based practice is the norm, and nurses collaborate with leaders to help shape the changes that impact patient care. Nurses earn the trust of their patients through exceptional care in an environment where they are valued. Frequent nursing skills/equipment used: Mother-Baby Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Mother-Baby Nurses include (but are not limited to): Coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate both mother and infant care plans. Monitors bonding between mother and infant. Performs emotional status checks on mother. Supports mother and infant in their breastfeeding journey. Involves and educates family/significant others in implementing best practices for mother and infant care. Responsibilities Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope 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 and/or 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.Provides care to the inpatient obstetric patient. Monitors fetal well being. Administers medication specific to the obstetric patient. Provides patient education specific to the obstetric population. Qualifications Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing; College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview Find it here. Discover 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 is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 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 employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Salary Range The compensation range for this position is $36.8per hour - $59.89per 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.org/benefits.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and individualized nursing care to obstetric patients and infants, including monitoring fetal well-being and supporting breastfeeding. Coordinate with healthcare teams to implement and evaluate care plans while ensuring patient safety and documentation accuracy.