Location: Peoria,IL, USA
35536865
-As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.Essential Functions:-Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.-Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.-Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.-Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.-Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift .-Modifies plan of care based on evaluation.-Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.-Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-development.-Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.-Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.-Promotes the professional development of self and team members.-Shares clinical knowledge through normal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.-Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).-Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).-Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.-Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.-Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary.-Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.-Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.-Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.-Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.-Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.-Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.-Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.-Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.-Provides goal-focused shift report.-Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.-Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.-Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others.-Gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.-Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs.
26451243EXPPLATJob RequirementsRequired Skills & Experience: -3 or more years of relevant experience.-Advanced reading, writing skills and basic oral skills. -Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker. -Interaction with a wide variety of people. -Maintain confidential information. -Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information. -Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor. -Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. -Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A
*Travelers in this position will be responsible for unit keys that must be returned to Carle Health at the completion of assignment. If it is not possible for the traveler to physically return the keys to Carle Health, the traveler may ship the keys to the facility and must provide a tracking number. Failure to return these keys within 30 days from the last day the traveler worked will result in the assessment of a (USD)350 fee to the supplier.
Benefits401K Plan.
Medical & Health Insurance Benefits from First Day for All Clinical and Patient-Facing Employees.
We pay for ALL employment requirements, onboarding, physicals, titers, etc.
$300 - $1000 referral bonus, Completion Bonus + Travel Reimbursements.
About Lancesoft IncEstablished in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for. LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.