CGH Medical Center

Community hospital and clinic network

Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse – Surg/Peds

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeUnited States$24.20 - $50.49In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Practical Nursing education program is required.
Current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse licensure is required.
Must obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing under supervision within an assigned unit, department, or specialty area using the nursing process.
Ensure optimal patient care using the nursing process under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Maintain patient records documenting accurate medical and nursing care, using computer systems as necessary.
Administer and control narcotics, medications, and intravenous therapies in accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurse Nurse Practice Act.
Assist with assessing and planning patient and family education and discharge needs.
Recognize and appropriately respond to emergency situations.
Collaborate with the registered nurse or physician in problem-solving, including initiating, delegating, and evaluating patient care team functions.
Promote an environment conducive to professional practice by serving as a role model and resource for other patient services team members.
Maintain competencies in nursing skills based on current scientific knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

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

Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you.

Shift

7a to 730p w/every 3rd weekend

Scheduled Weekly Hours

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides professional nursing under supervision within an assigned unit, department or specialty area utilizing the nursing process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensures optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care, to include computer systems as necessary.
Administers and controls narcotics, medications and IV therapies in accordance with the Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Practice Act.
Assists with assessing and planning patient/family education and discharge needs.
Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
Collaborates with the Registered Nurse or Physician in 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:

Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing education program required.
Current Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse Licensure required.
Previous experience working in an acute care setting is preferred.
In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting, preferred.
Must obtain BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.

Compensation Range

$24.20 - $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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