RN Breast Clinic (Methodist)

As a member of the interdisciplinary team contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.

Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process protocols and procedures.
Assesses patients status through interview observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes
Evaluates and documents patients progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift
Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
Completes required documentation as appropriate including patient chart and event reports
Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise
Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)
Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary
Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs
Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner
Assumes assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment
Prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions
Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs
Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patients care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes
Provides goal-focused shift report
Advocates with physicians on patients behalf when necessary
Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity
Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patients/familys age specific needs.
Adapts teaching strategies based on patients response readiness to learn and level of comprehension
Takes cultural age-specific gender and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures illness hospital experience etc.
Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals
Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members
Actively participates in data collection analysis problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction.
Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care evidence-based practices national patient safety goals core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
Promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient family departments physicians)
Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives
Follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs
Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA) Education: H.S. Diploma/GED; Bachelors Degree Work Experience:

The compensation range for this position is $33.11per hour - $53.88per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates experience qualifications location training licenses shifts worked and compensation model.



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