RN - Surgery Nursing Unit
Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: March 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Overview $10,000 Sign On Bonus RN>1yr 3yr Commitment External
Applicants only Position Highlights: Inpatient Surgical - Number of
beds on unit: 30 - Patient population (age, diagnosis, specifics
about unit): The Surgical Unit is a 30-bed unit specializing in the
care of patients of pre- and post-surgical patients ages18 years
and older. Severity of conditions varies from the medically stable
to discharge ready. Common types of patients include regional
analgesia patients, orthopedic surgical patients, major abdominal
surgery patients, urology surgery patients, spine surgery patients,
trauma patients, and patients with IV pharmacological core drips
and boluses. - Nurse to Patient ratio: 1:5-6 - Department culture
and resources: The Surgical unit is a fast-pace, team-oriented
unit. We work closely with our physician partners and ancillary
team members to achieve the best outcomes for our patients. We have
a robust Shared Governance that meets monthly. We have a unit-based
educator and charge nurses. - Frequent nursing skills/equipment
used: foley/IV/NG insertions, nursing prioritization, IV pumps,
traction, lift equipment, SCDs, telemetry monitoring, various
surgical drains, CBI Qualifications Certifications: Licensed
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support
(BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American
Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education:
College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: 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. 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.Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at
the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient
input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the
time of shift change and updating of the patient communication
board found in each patient room Delegates patient care
tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCTs and validates completion of
delegated tasks throughout the shift Completes and documents basic
RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of
vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge
of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient,
care plan documentation and patient education Meets Carle Med/Surg
RN documentation standards for each assigned patient RN will
provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right
Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time
Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring
safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer
prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety
Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a
healthy work environment and a healing patient environment Keeps a
diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure
effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs
Uses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition
and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in
patient status Effectively communicates within the healthcare team
to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care
coordination and patient safety Effectively manages time to enable
the quick admission/discharge process for Observation status
patients and facilitates completion of patient testing to move
patients quickly towards discharge disposition About Us Find it
here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for.
At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where
every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where
passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of
our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our
nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support
patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown
to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty
provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice
providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and
healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of
Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and
Methodist College. 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® designations, the nation’s highest honor
for nursing care. 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 Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $33.32per hour -
$57.31per 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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