6 rn jobs found in Peoria, IL

The Admissions RN is a registered nurse and an Interdisciplinary Team member whose primary responsibility is to present VITAS services and philosophy to patients and families in a manner that results in the admission of appropriate patients. Salary Range: $32 - $40 / Hour Participation in the information gathering, analysis, education and form completion aspects of the admissions process Evaluate patients for hospice appropriateness, e.g. medical records review as requested. Obtain agreement for admission of referred patients and families who meet admission criteria. Analyze data collected by the LPN to facilitate/obtain admission orders Build effective referral source relationships to support the high quality and responsiveness expectations associated with VITAS. Maintain clinical and professional competence. Take the initiative in developing effective relationships internally with the appropriate admissions and patient care resource persons. Utilize interpersonal skills to help...

Overview The Inpatient Unit (IPU) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model; we believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care. On the IPU, our dedicated nursing staff, nurse leaders, interdisciplinary team members, and physician partners practice on a critical access hospital unit. On this unit, specialized medical/nursing care is provided to our acute patients. Rehabilitative care is also provided to our swing bed patients. Medical diagnoses for our acute care patients include but are not limited to pneumonia, heart failure, cellulitis and urinary tract infection. Rehabilitative services for our swing bed patients include but are not limited to physical/occupational/speech therapy, wound care management, nutritional therapy and IV antibiotic therapy. Care is provided by a highly-trained staff utilizing the most current technology and equipment. The IPU is fast-paced, exciting, and always evolving....

Overview The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and 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. Qualifications 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: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: RN>1yrs Responsibilities Performs 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...

Overview: Must Have RN experience greater than 2yrs in the Inpatient Hospital setting   The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and 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. Responsibilities: Performs 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....

Overview: To facilitate the activities of a nursing unit through the effective performance of receptionist, transcriptionist, and clerical processes and/or to assist Registered Nurses in performing assigned patient care and unit maintenance activities. This position manages information and connects physicians, team members and visitors with appropriate resources. Responsibilities: Performs Patient Care Activities as delegated by the Nurse utilizing applicable policies and procedures to ensure patient needs and expectations are met. Knowledgeable and skilled in applicable procedures in providing care. Provides hygiene needs of assigned patients (AM/PM care, oral hygiene and denture care, perineal care, shampoo, bathing, shaving, care of TED/SCD hose.) Provides nutritional needs of assigned patients. (Tray distribution, setting up trays, offering supplements, feeding, adding tube feeding and recording intake.) Provides elimination needs of assigned patient. (Foley care, bowel...

Overview: The Chair of Nursing Programs assists the Dean of Nursing with the administrative functions and oversees the day-to-day instruction of the prelicensure undergraduate, accelerated prelicensure, second-degree prelicensure, RN-BSN and LPN-BSN nursing programs. The Chair provides administrative leadership in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing, faculty, and committees in areas of curriculum development, institutional and department assessment, and improvement, developing, mentoring, and evaluating the faculty who teach in the baccalaureate programs. The Chair collaborates with other divisions at Methodist College in response to evolving issues and provides leadership in developing and achieving strategic initiatives. Responsibilities: Teaching Assignment The position is responsible for a 25% teaching load, including three (3) semester credit hours each semester (fall and spring). With approval, and in cases where enrollment is assured, the Chair may seek approval to...