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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Registered Nurse - ICU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeUnited StatesIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required.
  • An active Registered Nurse license in Illinois is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care.
  • Analyze assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, and issues.
  • Assess patients’ conditions and care delivery through direct observation, rounding, and data from other team members.
  • Collect pertinent data about patients’ health or situations and recognize normal and abnormal findings.
  • Coordinate bed and patient care assignments during the shift and in preparation for the next shift to maintain continuity of care.
  • Document and report care delivered to physicians and other team members as needed.
  • Pursue annual professional growth through classes related to communication, teaching, stress management, conflict resolution, and team building, in addition to required unit- and patient-specific education.
  • Evaluate progress toward goals and outcomes and report data and outcomes to physicians or other disciplines as appropriate.
  • Implement care and supervise care delivered by other team members in accordance with the plan of care and approved safety and infection-control standards.
  • In collaboration with the Leader or Director, pursue required knowledge and skills through unit-specific orientation, unit-based in-service programs, current literature, and new clinical learning opportunities.
  • Identify expected outcomes for plans individualized to the patient or situation.
  • Develop plans prescribing strategies to achieve expected, measurable outcomes.
  • Plan and evaluate care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to the health care team during the assigned shift.
  • Provide performance feedback to team members and input to the Manager or Director regarding appraisals.
  • Establish effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other health care team members; identify and consult appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions.
  • Serve as a positive role model for other health care team members.
  • Use teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

About the Company

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system with two hospitals, over 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. It delivers medical care through its hospital and clinic network using advanced equipment and services, and is expanding a robotics program. The system is distinguished by local governance, a not‑for‑profit mission, strong employee engagement, Magnet-designated nursing, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology to serve the community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charleston, Illinois
Founded
Not listed

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