Nursing Jobs in Taylorville, IL

RN Urgent Care Full-time
Memorial Health (IL)

Registered Nurse (RN), Urgent Care-Chatham

apartment Memorial Health (IL) location_onChatham, IL
$28.25 - $45.21 / HOUR
Overview Responsible 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. Responsibilities Professional Nursing Care Age appropriate assessment. Data analysis to identify nursing problems. Defines individualized patient outcomes. Develops an interdisciplinary, individualized plan of care in partnership with patients and families. Implements specified interventions to attain expected outcomes. Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, revising the plan when indicated. Supervision and Delegation Delegates patient care tasks to LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel based on job description, individual capability and patient needs. Communicates patient status and caregiver performance expectations. Appropriately supervises performance of LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Directs performance improvement for LPNs and unlicensed assistive personnel. Builds teamwork when supervising and delegating to others. Communication and Collaboration Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills. Uses therapeutic communication techniques. Demonstrates assertiveness. Communicates relevant patient information to other members of the health team. Documents patient care according to Memorial policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate implementation of physician’s orders. Accesses electronic data to facilitate patient care. Creates and maintains a collaborative work environment. Participates in interdisciplinary planning and decision making. Precepts new nursing employees and/or nursing students. 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. Yearly Credentialing to Maintain Current Track: Attends all Joint Commission, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager specified mandatory inservices. Validates competencies and obtains credentials as identified in unit specific requirements. Completion of annual self-evaluation at time of performance appraisal. Submit sufficient documentation to validate current Clinical Ladder status to the nurse manager at annual performance appraisal. Meets credit range for Clinical Ladder Levels as follows (completion of probationary period is required in order to apply for promotion in the clinical ladder): Clinical Nurse I: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 0-9 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid. Clinical Nurse II: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 10-19 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least two categories of the Grid. Clinical Nurse III: Registered Nurse who achieves a range of 20-29 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least three categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN, enrollment in BSN or MSN program, or national certification is required for new applicants as of March 2016. Clinical Nurse IV: Registered Nurse who achieves at least 30 credits on the Clinical Ladder Behavior Grid with evidence of behaviors from at least four categories of the Grid. Minimum BSN and national certification are required for new applicants as of March 2016.
LPN Other
Memorial Health (IL)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Chatham

apartment Memorial Health (IL) location_onChatham, IL
$23.06 - $36.90 / HOUR
Overview Performs a wide variety of patient care activities for the clinic’s patients of all ages, including general nursing care, administration of prescribed medications and treatments, education of patients and families, and response to patient telephone calls. All care is provided under the supervision of the physician and/or mid-level provider. Responsibilities Follows nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation, incorporating physical as well as psycho-social needs of designated patient populations in person, and over the telephone. Practices within professional scope and current standards of care. Applies the Minimum Necessary Standard when accessing protected health information. Documents according to professional scope and current standard of care ensuring that entries are complete. Reviews quality audits and makes improvements accordingly. Assists in various aspects of patient flow process including, but not limited to securing/stocking necessary supplies, preparing exam room and patient for examination, assisting the provider with the exam or procedure, providing treatments and medications as ordered by the provider and cleaning/disinfecting exam/treatment area after use. Assists with various aspects of diagnostic testing including obtaining and/or preparing specimens, labeling/recording, and communicating results. Performs miscellaneous CLIA-waived testing. May perform EKG’s/rhythm strips, spirometry, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, as well as other testing outlined by the provider. Assists clinic in meeting financial goals related to revenue and expense. Obtains appropriate insurance referrals and pre-certifications. Finds most cost effective means when securing/stocking necessary supplies. Responsible for working with team to improve processes and implement quality plans, and provide a high level of patient satisfaction. Demonstrates support for and participates in accomplishing team goals and objectives. Performs other related work as required or requested. Qualifications Licensure/Certification/Registry: Valid state license to practice practical nursing required. Valid CPR certification required. Maintains state required CME. Experience: Prior computer experience preferred. Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Candidates must successfully pass the following assessments during the interview process in order to be further considered for this position: Listening Skills, Data Entry, and Medical Spelling.