The RN provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Urbana, IL
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
$2,550–$2,581 Per Week
Description
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame.
The RN provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Job Responsibilities
The RN implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintaining up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care is essential to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
The RN completes an initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards that is based on patient and family needs.
The RN implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
The RN modifies the plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
Taking responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents is crucial.
The RN communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
Offering constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers is encouraged, as is conferring with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
Identifying personal learning needs and taking initiative to begin appropriate solutions is highly valued.
Fulfilling all requirements of departmental competencies is mandatory.
Qualifications
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.