RN – Heart Failure

Overview

The Heart Failure nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides inpatient care and education, working with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care for the heart failure and cardiomyopathy patient; including individuals, families, and communities of the heart failure patient population. Provides care coordination for up to 30 days post discharge to assist with patient quality of life and the prevention of readmission; within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assists patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources available internal and external to the organization. Serves as liaison in planning care between patients, caregivers and multi-disciplinary health care providers. Provide education and informational resources to patient to optimize continuous and comprehensive care. Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice. Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate. Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups. Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students. Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes. Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders. Provides detailed education to heart failure inpatients at Carle Foundation Hospital. Is a vital part of the inpatient care team for the heart failure patient population. Attends daily inpatient huddles to provide input and address care and educational needs for all heart failure and cardiomyopathy patients. Provides follow up phone calls and care coordination, post hospital discharge, to all heart failure/cardiomyopathy patients to address ongoing needs and prevention of readmission. Works closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure complete care of the heart failure patient as an inpatient and for 30 days post discharge.

Qualifications

Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing; College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: Medical nursing

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Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $33.11per hour - $53.88per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.