42 jobs found in Illinois

The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience required. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Maintain annual critical care competencies. Demonstrates a strong track record of exemplary interpersonal skills and professional communication with interprofessional team members.

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age appropriate patient care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into clinical practice. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN license in the State of Illinois required. Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS Provider or Instructor certification required within one year of hire date. Experience: Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels as follows (12 months experience as a registered nurse is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-12 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 13-24 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 25 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid. BSN required. Responsibilities Performs age appropriate assessments. Analyzes data to identify nursing problems. Provides direct patient care, develops individualized plan of care in partnership with patients & families. Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of goals, revising plan of care when indicated. Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description and patient needs. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Documents patient care according to policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Identifies & resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement, periodic review of policies, procedures and pre-printed physicians orders. Assists with educational activities for other staff on the nursing unit. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The Inpatient Rehabilitation Services Registered Nurse will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Services, Pastoral Care, Recreational Therapy and Neuropsychology to progress patients to home. They will work closely with their patients to know their therapy schedule, administer medication and provide assessments. They will also have specific training and education around transferring, dressing changes, medication and wound care. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

The Oncology Registered Nurse will care for patients whose treatment may be medical, surgical or radiation. They will also assist in managing side effects of chemotherapy along with many IVs, nursing treatments, medication administration, chemotherapy, transfusions, trachs, pegs, drains, colostomies and pain management. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. #CB

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 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016. Responsibilities Professional Nursing Care Age appropriate assessment. Data analysis to identify nursing problems. Defines individualized patient outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated. Supervision and Delegation Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Uses therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates assertiveness. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. . Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Quality and Safety Identifies and resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement. Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care. Complies with all safety policies. 5. Professional Accountability Demonstrates ethical decision making. Advocates for patients and families. Appropriately follows the chain of command. Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards. Develops annual plan for own professional development. Participates in community health initiatives. Participates in community organizations. Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice. Participates in nurse peer review process. 6. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The Rapid Response Registered Nurse serves as a housewide resource to assist staff in the recognition and stabilization of patients with signs of clinical deterioration. They will respond to Rapid Response Team calls during work shift in addition to assisting with patients throughput by regularly assessing utilization of critical care and IMC beds, as well as telemetry and other resource-intensive clinical equipment/technology. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. BSN required. Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience required. Current BLS/ACLS certification required. Certification as a Critical Care RN held or achieved within 12 months of hire into position. Certification in Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization required, or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position. Certification in NIH stroke assessment required or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position. Maintain annual critical care competencies. Demonstrates a strong track record of exemplary interpersonal skills and professional communication with interprofessional team members. #CB

The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

The Orthopedic Registered Nurse will care for patients with total joint replacements and spine surgeries, along with other surgical and non-surgical orthopedic problems. There will be many opportunities for IVs, PCAs, nursing treatments, medical administration, SCDs and dressings. The Orthopedic Registered Nurse will also care for trauma patients either from ED or a step-down unit. They will focus on pain management, mostly caring for middle to older adult patients. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Home health is currently the largest growing industry in healthcare, and the Memorial Home Health team reflects that continued growth. Our team has a continually high census, which allows for a consistent work schedule. Our home health nurses are incentivized to see a certain patient load per day. If they see more than that in a week, they are compensated financially. The home health nurse will travel within a 60 mile radius of Springfield. Memorial utilizes an intake department that ensures the case loads are evenly distributed. Our Home Health Team supports all of our affiliate hospitals in Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln and Taylorville including two Magnet designated facilities, a Level 1 Trauma Center and teaching hospital with a strong partnership with Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. #CB Qualifications Education: ADN required, BSN preferred Licensure/Certifications: License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required Current CPR certification required Experience: A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is required. Additional Qualifications: Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc. Will accept an Memorial Health System vehicle for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage Must possess valid Illinois driver's 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 #CB

The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

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 be one who is compassionate, organized, and flexible with their scheduling, who communicates well with the patient and the family and is attuned with their team and their documentation. Daily work includes the following: 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. #CB Qualifications Education: BSN is preferred Licensure/Certification/Registry: License to practice professional nursing in Illinois required Current CPR certification required Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: A minimum of two (2) years acute care clinical experience is required Home health experience preferred Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform patient care tasks as required Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids/tissue, contagious diseases, animals, etc. Will accept an MHSvc car for business purposes only as deemed necessary by geography/mileage Must possess valid Illinois driver's 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

Responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age appropriate patient care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into clinical practice. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN license in the State of Illinois required. Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS Provider or Instructor certification required within one year of hire date. Experience: Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels as follows (12 months experience as a registered nurse is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-12 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 13-24 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. BSN preferred. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 25 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid. BSN required. Responsibilities Performs age appropriate assessments. Analyzes data to identify nursing problems. Provides direct patient care, develops individualized plan of care in partnership with patients & families. Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of goals, revising plan of care when indicated. Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description and patient needs. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Documents patient care according to policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Identifies & resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement, periodic review of policies, procedures and pre-printed physicians orders. Assists with educational activities for other staff on the nursing unit. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Registered Nurse will work in a team environment with the Surgeon, CRNA, PA and scrub team to perform many different procedures, such as; Open Heart, Thoracic, Video Assisted, Pref. Vascular. They must prepare the room for each specific case along with gathering the appropriate equipment. The patients are transferred to CVOR, PACU or 6C for further care. Memorial is one of the three centers in the country that is Joint Commission for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Responsibilities

There are three Medical/Surgical units within Memorial Medical Center, this is not a float position. The 2E Medicine Registered Nurse will provide care on a General med-surg unit with 31 beds serving an adult, elderly population. Patients have a variety of diagnoses, including respiratory illnesses and infections, and usually present with a variety of comorbidities. Care includes IV antibiotics, lab monitoring, wound management and dressing changes, including VAC dressings, tube feeding management, drain care, chest tubes, off-site cardiac monitoring and central line management. The 3G General Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse will focus on postoperative management of colorectal patients, patients with complex wounds and various infections. Many opportunities for dressing changes, central line care, variety of drainage tubes, PCAs, ostomy care and maintenance, nursing treatments and medication administration. The 5B Urology/Nephrology/Kidney Transplant Registered Nurse will provide care for surgical patients and medical patients, with team leading, dressing changes, CBI, treatment for end-stage renal disease, postoperative transplant care, various medication routes and lines, central line care, patient education, complex comorbidities and plan of care. Includes young adults to geriatric patients in all private rooms. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

Responsible for the care of a designated group of patients in a structured setting through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development relative to patients served and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies, procedures, and standards of care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into clinical practice. #CB Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN license in the State of Illinois required. Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Provider or Instructor ACLS certification required within 18 months of hire. NRP Provider or Instructor certification required within 18 months of hire for RNs working in the OR. Annual Credentialing: Attends all JCAHO, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory in-services. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of self-evaluation. It is the incumbent's responsibility to submit to the nurse manager at annual evaluation time documentation to validate annual credentialing requirements.

Responsible for delegation, supervision and provision of the nursing care of 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

Mar 05, 2020

Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care of acutely ill patient. Provides care to all age groups through the proper utilization of the nursing process; assessment, formulation of nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of plan of care in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Responsible for supervising nursing staff to care for groups of patients. Qualifications Education:

There are four intensive care units within Memorial Medical Center that can care for any patient who needs specialty monitoring and management. A team of nurses, doctors, respiratory therapists, social workers, pharmacists and other health care professionals work together to care for patients while they are in the ICU. The Medical Intensive Care (3C) , Registered Nurse cares for all medical diagnoses, including septic shock, respiratory failure, overdose, DKA, targeted temperature management and CRRT. Patient care includes management of IV inotropes, sedation, ventilators, central lines and a variety of bedside procedures. Charge RN serves on Code Team and RRT team. The Surgical-Trauma/Neuro ICU (2C), Registered Nurse will work in a Level 1 Trauma Center; designated by TJC as Comprehensive Stroke Center. They will provide care for patients who have experienced critical illness as a result of surgery, trauma, post-transplant or neuro event requiring critical care recovery. Includes complex patients requiring ventilators, frequent drip titration, various IV lines, surgical site and drain care, CRRT and external ventricular drain monitoring. Charge RN serves on Code Team and Rapid Response Team. The Regional Burn Center (5C), Registered Nurse will provide care for adult patients with all levels of burn injury. Care is given for the patient from day of admission to the day of discharge or transfer to a different level of care. Thus the Burn Unit is a critical care, intermediate and early rehabilitation facility. Also cares for surgical and medical ICU overflow. The Cardiovascular Intensive Care (6C), Registered Nurse will provide care for all open heart, thoracic and lung volume reduction surgery patients, as well as those with ruptured AAA and esophagectomies. They provide postoperative care for complicated vascular procedures and post-cath-lab care for acute MI. Extremely fast-paced ICU environment with many IV inotropes and other drips, ventilators, chest tubes, IABP, Impella, temporary pacemakers and dressings. The registered nurse is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. A Registered Nurse at Memorial Medical Center means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The MMC environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. #CB #CB Qualifications Education: BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials.

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. 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 standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016. Responsibilities Professional Nursing Care Age appropriate assessment. Data analysis to identify nursing problems. Defines individualized patient outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated. Supervision and Delegation Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Uses therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates assertiveness. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. . Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. Quality and Safety Identifies and resolves safety risks. Participates in continuous quality improvement. Participates in the periodic review and revision of policies, procedures, and standards of care. Complies with all safety policies. Professional Accountability Demonstrates ethical decision making. Advocates for patients and families. Appropriately follows the chain of command. Adheres to the Memorial Health System Behavioral Standards. Develops annual plan for own professional development. Participates in community health initiatives. Participates in community organizations. Contributes to nursing research activities and applies findings in clinical practice. Participates in nurse peer review process. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.