CGH Medical Center

Community hospital and clinic network

Registered Nurse – Surgical/Peds

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited States$33.66 - $50.49In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure is required.
BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained throughout employment.
In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles, and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting is preferred.
Ability to document patient needs and assessments.
Basic computer knowledge is required.
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding is required.
Prior knowledge of drawing blood is required.
Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments is required.
Knowledge of principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served, and ability to assess and interpret patient-status data to identify needs and provide appropriate age-related care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Ensure optimal patient care using the nursing process.
Maintain patient records and document accurate records of medical and nursing care.
Administer and control narcotics, medications, and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse Nurse Practice Act.
Assess and plan patient and family education and discharge needs.
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Initiate, delegate, and evaluate patient-care team functions as part of problem solving.
Promote an environment conducive to professional practice by serving as a role model and resource for other patient-services team members.
Practice nursing competencies based on current scientific knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles, and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting.

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Shift

7p to 7:30 a.m. w/every 3rd weekend

Scheduled Weekly Hours

POSITION PURPOSE:

Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care within an assigned unit, department or specialty area. Shares responsibility with other health care disciplines. Reports to Department of Nursing Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensures optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process.
Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care. (See LPN)
Administers and controls narcotics, medications and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practice Act.
Assesses and plans patient/family education and discharge needs.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
Accountable for problem solving to include initiating, delegating and evaluating patient care team functions.
Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person for other patient services team members.
Practices competencies in nursing skills based upon current scientific knowledge.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:

Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting, preferred.
Demonstrates ability to document patient needs and assessments.
Basic Computer knowledge required.
Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding required.
Prior knowledge of drawing blood required.
Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments required.
Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served. Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age-related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient group.

Compensation Range

$33.66 - $50.49

Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions

Health and Dental Insurance

IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)

Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Optional Insurances

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.

About the Company

CGH Medical Center

Community hospital and clinic network

CGH Medical Center is a community hospital and clinic network based in Sterling, Illinois. It provides inpatient, emergency, surgical, diagnostic, behavioral-health, outpatient, and physician services through the medical center and affiliated clinics. Clinical departments work with laboratory, imaging, pharmacy, facilities, information technology, and administrative teams. Roles include nursing, medicine, allied health, patient access, technical services, operations, and support. The scope is CGH Medical Center and its regional care network. The workforce connects direct patient care with the clinical, technical, and administrative functions required to operate regulated services.

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