RN - Progressive Care Unit (intermediate)
Location: Normal
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
OverviewThe Progressive Care Unit (PCU) is committed to our
Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring
relationships with our patients, families, community, and
colleagues to provide exceptional care. In PCU, our dedicated
nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and
physician partners practice in an eighteen-bed, intermediate care
unit providing specialized medical and nursing care by a
highly-trained staff utilizing the most current technology and
equipment. Medical diagnoses include but are not limited to stroke,
transient ischemic attack, seizure, syncope, dizziness,
encephalopathy, renal failure, respiratory failure, sepsis, and
post-operative neurosurgical procedures. The unit is fast-paced,
exciting, and always evolving. QualificationsCertifications: RN
Illinois upon hire, BLS within 30 days/ ACLS within 1yr, Education:
Nursing diploma , Work Experience: Greater than 2yr inpatient
hospital experience required ResponsibilitiesPerforms all
responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the
scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the
specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate
documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of
information for use by the healthcare team.Completes initial
assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of
care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient
and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions,
and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon
continuous evaluation.Takes responsibility for patient and employee
safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and
incidents.Communicates with others directly and in private when
necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist
in the professional development of peers, and confers with
colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs
and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.Fulfills all
requirements of departmental competencies.Ensures all required DNV
measures for identified stroke / TIA patients are addressed and
accurately documented.Ensures good communication with
patients/family by utilizing meaningful hourly rounding, bedside
shift report and whiteboards.Closely monitors post operative
neurosurgical patients. About UsFind it here.Discover the job, the
career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and
inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets
balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle
Health.Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system
with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician
groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn
Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist
Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin
Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet(r)
designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The
system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of
Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and
Health Alliance(tm). We offer opportunities in several communities
throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long
careers at Carle Health.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social
Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of
Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form
I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and BenefitsThe
compensation range for this position is $31.65per hour - $54.44per
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 candidate's experience,
qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and
compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits
package for team members and providers. To learn more visit
careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
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