at Memorial Health System in Jacksonville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000.00****
Provides direct patient care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse to an assigned group of patients. Provides care to patients of all age groups. Nursing Care is provided in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
Education:
+ Graduate of an accredited school for licensed practical nurses
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
+ Possesses current licensure in the state of Illinois.
+ Certified in CPR or completes certification within 90 days of employment.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
+ Demonstrates evidence of positive interpersonal relationships.
+ Demonstrates knowledge of basic nursing principles and procedures.
+ Demonstrates ability to stand/walk for extended periods and is able to lift up to 50 lbs.
+ Assists with admission of new patient to the nursing unit. Collects unit specific patient data including vital signs, allergies, past medical history, reason for hospital visit, and current medications.
+ Accurately documents patient data into the clinical information system promptly
+ Collaborates with Registered Nurse to develop a plan of care to meet the patient’s physical, emotional and educational needs.
+ Reports changes in patient conditions to the Register Nurse promptly
+ Performs basic nursing interventions with skill and confidence following institutional policies and promotes safety and sound infection control practices.
+ Works with all members of the health care team to move the patient toward established goals.
+ Assists to support patient education throughout the patient hospital visit.
+ Demonstrates understanding of legal implications of nursing actions.
+ Participates in Process Improvement initiatives at the nursing unit level and nursing department level.
+ Demonstrates positive interactions with patient and family to promote great patient experience.
+ Accountable to attend educational programs to meet biannual licensing requirements.
+ Communicates appropriate information to team members in timely manner.
+ 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.
Requisition ID: 2023-16790
External Company Name: Memorial Health
Street: 1600 W Walnut St
