Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit - $2,394 per week Job Listing at Carle Health - 602 West University Avenue , Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL (Job ID 5689510-2024-10-25)

Description

Job Details
• -The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
• -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.

Job Requirements
• -Department Specific Job Functions:
• -Assess IV sites every 4 hours.
• -Start new IVs per Carle policy.
• -Must maintain documentation standards as evidenced by passed quarterly chart audits.
• -Must attend 5 out 6 staff meetings per year.
• Required Skills & Experience:
• -Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.
• -Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
• -Basic computer knowledge using word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.
• -Multicultural sensitivity.
• -Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

Additional Details
• -Preferred Skills & Experience:
• -N/A