RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

Location: Mount Vernon, IL

Position Details

• Worker Type: Regular
• Hourly Pay Range: $31.21 - $49.94

At our organization, we appreciate the unique skills and talents that each member contributes. The compensation for this position is influenced by various factors, including relevant experience and market conditions. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but final compensation may vary in accordance with legal guidelines.

Role Overview

This position involves delivering direct nursing care in environments where patients require intricate assessments and interventions, adhering to the established policies and protocols of our healthcare organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather comprehensive information from patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to create a complete understanding of the patient's needs.
• Analyze and synthesize assessment data to determine relevant diagnoses or conditions.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interprofessional team to identify optimal outcomes.
• Formulate a care plan that outlines strategies and alternatives to achieve desired outcomes, utilizing clinical judgment in partnership with the patient and care team.
• Execute the care plan, ensuring a safe environment and coordinating efforts with patients, families, and the interprofessional team.
• Assess processes and progress towards achieving goals and outcomes.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, reflecting on personal performance and staying updated on knowledge and skills.
• Communicate effectively across all practice areas, fostering collaboration with patients, families, and the interprofessional team.
• Utilize clinical inquiry and integrate evidence-based practices into nursing care.
• Apply established evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge to critical care nursing, ensuring care is tailored to the patient's age and clinical needs as outlined in the department's Scope of Service.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
• Experience: No prior experience is necessary.

Physical Demands

• Regularly communicate verbally to convey information.
• Frequent standing and walking are required.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of objects weighing between 0-50 lbs.
• Regularly engage in sitting, reaching, and data entry tasks.
• Consistently use vision for near and far distances, as well as to identify colors.
• Utilize smell for odor detection and hearing for communication and alarms.
• Occasional driving may be required.
• Rarely involves crawling or running.

Licensure and Certifications

Depending on the state of work location, the following certifications are required:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State-specific licensing body
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA or other relevant certifications as specified.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift
• Job Type: Employee
• Department: Progressive Care Unit
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Benefits

We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs:

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition assistance through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.