Job Description

Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• Illinois RN License

Job Details

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
• Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
• Monitors EMU patients 24/7 for seizure activity.
• Ensures good communication with patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside shift report and whiteboards.
• Works with critical care team for Advanced Care patients.
• Works with hospitalists for Advanced Care patients

Job Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience.

Unit Specific Information

• Monitors EMU patients 24/7 for seizure activity
• Works with critical care team for Advanced Care patients

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