What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Float (Clinical Resource Unit) position at Carle Health System?
Job Description
The Clinical Resource Unit (Float pool) is committed to our Nursing Professional Practice Model. We believe in caring relationships with our patients, families, community, and colleagues to provide exceptional care.
Our clinical resource unit provides specialized medical and nursing care to various inpatient units, including:
- Medical-Oncology
- Surgical - Orthopedic
- Cardiovascular Care unit
- Progressive Care unit
- Mental health unit
- Acute Rehab
Our highly-trained staff utilizes the most current technology and equipment. Medical diagnoses include coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial ischemia, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmia, syncope, congestive heart failure, strokes, cancer, cellulitis, post-surgericals, and chest pain.
Responsibilities
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the 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.
Additional Responsibilities:
- 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.
Other Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
About Carle Health
Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups, and a variety of healthcare businesses. Based in Urbana, IL, we offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
As an equal opportunity employer, we 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.
For more information about our benefits package, please visit our website.
