RN - Surgery Nursing Unit
Company: Carle Health
Location: Normal
Posted on: March 22, 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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