106 general-nursing jobs found in Decatur, IL

Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care; services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. Qualifications Education: BSN is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: RN license required. Current CPR certification required. Will accept a MHSvc car for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage. Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must have availability of personal vehicle with proof of insurance. Meets credit range for...

Performs nursing care for students and staff through the process of assessment, clinical judgment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation. Maintains, coordinates and reports health services as required by school district policies, procedures, and protocols; and as required by protocols by local, state, and national regulations. Qualifications Must be a graduate from an approved program in professional nursing with current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois. Previous experience in the school nursing setting is preferred. Certification may be required through the National Board for Certification of School Nurses. Responsibilities Essential Functions and Job Duties Daily Care of Students and Staff o Nursing assessment and intervention for illnesses and injuries. o First aid for injuries. o Medication administration as prescribed by a physician. o Referrals to...

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. Qualifications Education: BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. ACLS certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of...

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current CPR card. Must have knowledge of physician’s office practices and policies. Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record. Must exhibit good communication skills; ability to provide leadership to the nursing staff. Must possess medical knowledge and the ability to perform effectively and efficiently. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the...

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities. Qualifications Must be a graduate from an approved program in professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Illinois. Previous office experience is desired.

The Hospice Transitions RN, as a member of the Advanced Care Management department, identifies, assesses, and prepares hospitalized patients and their loved ones for the transition to end-of- care. Coordinates the discharge plan, problem solves, and documents actions and plans while collaborating, consulting, and advocating on the patient’s behalf. Holding continuity of care as a priority, communicates and coordinates with the larger healthcare team including the hospitalist, nurse, patient care facilitator, social worker, and palliative care. Receives and follows up on hospice referrals by meeting with the patient/family, introducing hospice services, evaluating the patient’s status, eliciting choice for post-acute providers, facilitating orders, and anticipating needs for equipment, medication, and transportation. Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited College of Nursing, with a Bachelor’s degree required....

Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care; services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. Qualifications Education: BSN is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required. Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred. Current CPR certification required. Will accept a MHSvc car for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage. Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet...

The Palliative Care Registered Nures (PCRN) assesses the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient including pain and symptom management at all stages of the chronic disease process. The PCS educates patients and families regarding their diagnosis and disease progression, engages patients and families in goals-of-care conversations, assists in completion of advance directives, shares advance directives with other providers involved in the patient’s care, works with the patient’s providers to manage symptoms and coordinate a plan of care. Qualifications Education: Baccalaureate in nursing required, master’s degree in nursing preferred Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required. Certification in hospice and palliative care nursing highly desired Experience: Five years’ experience in hospital nursing, medical-surgical or critical...

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities. Qualifications Must be a graduate from an approved program in professional nursing with current licensure in the State of Illinois. Previous office experience is desired.

Provides nursing care to assigned patients through the use of nursing process in accordance with standard nursing practice and established nursing policies and procedures. Assumes full responsibility and accountability for coordination of patient care; services, referrals and resources for assigned caseload. Supervises care rendered by Home Health Aides. Adheres to MHS Mission, Vision and Values and the Illinois Nursing Act. Qualifications Education: BSN is preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required. Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred. Current CPR certification required. Will accept a MHSvc car for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage. Must possess valid Illinois drivers license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data,...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people,...

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current CPR card. Must have knowledge of physician’s office practices and policies. Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record. Must exhibit good communication skills; ability to provide leadership to the nursing staff. Must possess medical knowledge and the ability to perform effectively and efficiently. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Education and/or Other Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Education and/or Other Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures . Qualifications Education and/or Other Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the unit-specific competency plan and skills list. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data,...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Education and/or Other Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Education and/or Other Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Education and/or Other Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in the...

Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures. NURSING GOAL: A goal of nursing is to educate and restore a patient to an optimal level of wellness as defines by the patient and their families and incorporate preventative measures. Qualifications Education and/or Other Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current registration or eligibility for licensure with the State of Illinois for practice as a professional nurse. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current Hepatitis b vaccination Will complete additional training or demonstrate competency in skills identified in...

Performs direct patient care requiring specialized nursing skills; oversees the performance of other patient care activities. Qualifications Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Current CPR card. Must have knowledge of physician’s office practices and policies. Strong computer skills for documentation purposes in the electronic medical record. Must exhibit good communication skills; ability to provide leadership to the nursing staff. Must possess medical knowledge and the ability to perform effectively and efficiently. Must be flexible and demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security...

While previous hospice experience is helpful, this role is also a good fit for nurses who have been at long term care facilities as they have dealt with many of the same issues. Many successful candidates have known someone who has been in hospice care and understand the compassion needed. This nurse will work as the case manager for all aspects of the hospice patient’s care including, assessing symptoms, managing and controlling pain, ensuring the patient is as comfortable as possible, and making referrals for home health care, grooming, chaplains, etc. This nurse must understand end of life symptoms and learn the different pain medications associated with different conditions. This position allows for flexible self scheduling, with an every 4thweekend rotation and is provided a smart phone, computer and printer to aid in flexibility within the scope of the position. This job is a good fit for someone who likes autonomy within their work. A top performer would...