RN-Stepdown/Critical Care (WO)

Join Our Team: More Than Just a Job

Location: Mount Vernon, IL

Worker Type:

Regular

Compensation:

Hourly Rate: $31.21 - $49.94

Our organization recognizes the unique skills and contributions of each team member. The compensation for this position is influenced by various factors, including relevant experience, market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but actual pay may vary in accordance with legal guidelines.

Position Overview:

This role involves delivering direct nursing care in environments where patients require intricate assessments and interventions, adhering to the established policies, procedures, 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 or condition.
• Analyze and synthesize assessment data to determine relevant diagnoses or conditions for care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the inter-professional team to identify optimal outcomes.
• Formulate a care plan that outlines strategies and alternatives to achieve desired outcomes, utilizing clinical judgment in partnership with patients and the care team.
• Execute the care plan, ensuring a safe environment and coordinating efforts with patients, families, and the inter-professional team.
• Assess processes and progress towards achieving goals and outcomes.
• Enhance the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, regularly evaluating personal performance and staying updated on knowledge and skills.
• Communicate effectively across all practice areas, fostering collaboration with patients, families, and the inter-professional team.
• Utilize clinical inquiry and integrate the best available evidence into practice.
• Apply evidence-based practices and scientific knowledge in 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 operate safely.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of experience as a registered nurse.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly use speech for effective oral communication.
• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling objects weighing between 0-50 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry using a keyboard.
• Regularly utilize vision for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
• Frequently use smell to identify odors.
• Regularly use hearing to receive oral communication and detect alarms or machinery issues.
• Occasional driving and rare crawling or running.

Licenses and Certifications:

State-specific requirements include:

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) license from the relevant state authority
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA or other specified certifications (e.g., ENPC, NRP, PALS, TNCC)

Work Schedule:

Night Shift

Employment Type:

Employee

Department:

Progressive Care Unit (Pat Rms 3100)

Weekly Hours:

36 hours

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Our organization is committed to diversity and does 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.