Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Carle Health
Urbana, IL

RN Weekend Program - Digestive Health Procedures

Job Details RN Weekend Program - Digestive Health Procedures Department: Digestive Health - CPG_10_20 Usual Schedule: Two 6-hr Sa+Su, one 8-hr wkday Regions: On Call Requirements: per rotation Job Category: Nursing Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital Employment Type: Part - Time Nursing Specialty: Other Job Post ID: 41985 Secondary Job Category: Nursing Experience Requirements: 1 - 3 Years Weekend Requirements: 6-hr shift Sa+Sun Education Requirements: Associates Degree Shift: Day Location: Urbana, IL Holiday Requirements: per rotation APPLY NOW Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN Weekend Program - Digestive Health Procedures Check out this job opening for Carle Providers: RN Weekend Program - Digestive Health Procedures Job Description JOB SUMMARY: The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for patients undergoing endoscopy procedures including prep, intra procedure and recovery phases for routine GI procedures of colonoscopy and upper endoscopy with opportunity to train for advanced and pulmonary teams. The RN will provide direct patient care, rotating through the phases, and deliver moderate sedation under direction of physician. Works collaboratively with other departments and unit staff to provide care to inpatient and outpatient populations and delegates to unlicensed personal as appropriate. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS College Diploma in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Two (2) years Nursing ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. * PALS, ACLS and moderate sedation class to be completed during orientation period. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * 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. * Prepares patient for procedure. Completes assessment, reviews health history, starts IV and provides education to patient. * Monitors and sedates patients during their procedure. * Cares for patients in both phase 1 and phase 2 recovery. * Assists the CRNA during cases requiring anesthesia involvement. * The overall role of the professional RN in Digestive Health is to define, direct, supervise and evaluate patient care directly and via delegation to others by using the nursing process. APPLY NOW All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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: [email protected]. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted. Illinois Required Notices * Your Rights Under Illinois Employment Laws * Federal Required Notices * Employee Rights under FLSA * OSHA * Employee Rights under FMLA * EEO It's The Law * Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision * Employee Polygraph Protection Act * Your Rights under USERRA