Overview ***$10,000 Sign on Bonus*** Manages, coordinates and performs nursing care with compassion and care for an assigned group of patients and their families and incorporate preventative measures as directed by Registered Nurse. Responsibilities Collects patient data within the clinical standards; reports significant variances to registered nurse. Establishes workload priorities and offer input into plan of care; encourages patient participation in plan of care. Provides and documents care within standards of practice, policies and procedures and protocols consistent with the patient plan of care under supervisor of an RN. Identifies expected outcomes individualized to patient needs under RN guidance. Demonstrates competency in all required areas, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and use of equipment. Assumes responsibility for professional development by: Maintaining ongoing continuing education, Contributing to professional development of peers, and Participating in CQI. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing. Current registration in Illinois for practice as a licensed practical nursing. Six months experience preferred. This position is performed within an environment of frequent exposure to blood and body fluids.
Overview Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department As a Registered Nurse-ED, you will be 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. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcome, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care. Performs nursing bedside procedures including but not limited to accucheck and rapid strept. Interviews patients and /or family to obtain required history and determine appropriate Triage status. Initiates IV access and administers fluid therapy in safe manner. Assists physicians with multiple bedside procedures including but not limited to chest tube insertion, intubation, suturing, lumbar puncture, etc. Accurately cares for patients receiving forensic care, ie. Blood alcohol levels, workers compensation, rape, patient abuse. Provides patient teaching relative to presenting conditions. Completes 12 lead EKG’s. Completes process for admission, discharge and transfer appropriately. Assures that department is survey-ready at all times. Communicates effectively with ED physicians and team members. Administers blood and blood components in a safe manner. Provides safe patient care during patient transport utilizing appropriate protocols. 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. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current RN license in the State of Illinois required. Healthcare Provider BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. ACLS (provider or instructor), PALS (provider or instructor) or ENPC, TNCC or TNS, and ECRN certifications preferred within 1 year, and required within 2 years of hire date. ECRN certification is only required of full- and part-time staff. 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 - 35 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid. BSN required. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 36 credits on the Clinical Ladder with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories on the Grid. Enrollment in BSN or MSN program or completion of minimum of BSN require
Overview Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in an acute care setting. As a Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care at Lincoln Memorial Hospital, you’ll play a critical role in providing comprehensive nursing care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and ensuring the best possible outcomes for your patients. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise, compassion and dedication make a lasting impact. What You’ll Do: · Provide expert nursing care, performing assessments and developing individualized treatment plans. · Administer medications, IV therapies and treatments with precision and adherence to physician orders. · Educate patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans and discharge instructions. · Lead and coordinate care by supervising LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. · Identify and mitigate safety risks, ensuring a secure and supportive patient environment. · Play an active role in quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of best practices. Why Join Us? At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with: · Paid Time Off (PTO) · Medical, dental and vision insurance · 401(k) retirement plan · Flexible spending accounts · Continuing education opportunities · Life insurance and voluntary benefits · Mental health services · Employee Assistance Program · Adoption assistance · Local and national discount s Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: · Deliver direct patient care in accordance with hospital policies and clinical standards. · Ensure compliance with safety protocols, infection control guidelines and regulatory requirements. · Support patient and family education to promote informed healthcare decisions. · Assist in onboarding and training new nurses and students. · Participate in professional development, continuing education and hospital-wide quality initiatives. Location: This position is based at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care. Qualifications Who We’re Looking For: A compassionate nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care. Education, Licensures & Certifications: · Current RN license in Illinois required · BLS certification required within 30 days of hire · ACLS certification required within one year of hire Experience: · New graduates and experienced RNs welcome · Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder levels: o Clinical Nurse I: 0-12 credits, BSN preferred o Clinical Nurse II: 13-24 credits with evidence of performance across two categories, BSN preferred o Clinical Nurse III: 25-35 credits with performance across three categories, BSN or 30+ years of experience required o Clinical Nurse IV: 36+ credits with performance across three categories, BSN or MSN enrollment/completion required
Overview Registered Nurse (RN), Orthopedic Surgery Center of Illinois Fulltime / Monday - Friday / Day Shift OSCI - Registered Nurse (RN), Circulator 6:45am - 3:15pm, M-F No weekends/holidays/call This Outpatient Registered Nurse position is r esponsible 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. Recruiter: Sandy Dunn Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com Responsibilities Qualifications Education: BSN preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. ACLS 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.
Overview Full time, Schedule: 7:00am - 7:00pm, every 3rd weekend (Friday & Saturday) Position Summary: This position is responsible for the coordination of all patient placement activities throughout the facility. The Patient Placement RN utilizes their clinical triage expertise and negotiation skills to facilitate the intake and placement of all patients, verifying appropriate patient admission status and orders received from physicians. He/she is responsible for data collection, analysis, and reporting to accomplish corporate and division goals. Partners with physicians and nursing staff to move patients along the continuum of care to optimize quality patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. Understands regulatory compliance and payer requirements, as well as efficiency in patient throughput processes. Facilitates timely transfers from outlying facilities by coordinating an appropriate admitting physician and accepting the condition report, following approved MemorialAccess program guidelines. Responsibilities Principal Duties & Responsibilities: Coordinator of patient admission and transfer processes, including in-house transfers. Monitors and accurately records all patient movement throughout the hospital and provides up-to-date information of census status and bed availability via electronic bed board/teletracking system. Places patients on care units considering diagnosis, clinical criteria for admission, acuity, bed availability, and staffing. Prioritizes patient placement from all sources – Emergency Department, PACU, direct admits, etc. Works directly with admitting physicians and nursing units to meet patient needs while matching patient needs with appropriate unit for placement. Works with nurse managers, charge nurses and physician leaders to facilitate patient placement according to applicable SAFECON census criteria. Collaborates and negotiates with other regional health care providers to facilitate safe and timely patient transfers/patient admissions from outlying facilities, especially during peak census periods. Receives physician orders and determines proper unit placement in conjunction with nursing policies and clinical criteria. Verifies the correct admission status (inpatient, general bed, IMC or ICU) based on established criteria, and applies appropriate intervention when orders/diagnosis fail to meet criteria. Works directly with Medical Directors, Emergency Room physicians, and other appropriate physicians as needed to facilitate patient triage. With the Director, Nursing Business Operations & MemorialAccess develops annual personal goals that support those of the Patient Placement Office, MemorialAccess program and the nursing division. Assists with the maintenance of patient placement training manuals and staff competencies. Stays apprised of regulatory requirements (Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, etc.) and insures compliance. Improves and maintains patient intake and flow processes. Identifies quality improvement opportunities and uses appropriate tools to evaluate potential solutions. Monitors admission, discharge, transfer and delay of notification data. Offers recommendations to address undesirable data trends. Works collaboratively with Nursing, Environmental Services, Infection Control, Emergency Department, Surgical Services and Admissions & Testing to facilitate and optimize patient throughput. Maintains collaborative working relationships with Patient Access Services, Health Information Management, Patient Financial Services and Case Management at Memorial Health System. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Current license as an RN in the State of Illinois. BSN preferred. Experience: Minimum of 3 years recent acute care clinical experience. Supervisory experience desirable. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, communication, multi-tasking, negotiation and customer service skills required. Demonstrated problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking and physician relations’ expertise required. Knowledge of insurance requirements and admission status criteria. Knowledge of federal healthcare regulations, including Medicare and other compliance requirements. Proficient with basic computer skills.
