Registered Nurse (Observation)

Quick Facts

Full-time Registered Nurse position for Observation patients on nights.

Description

Provide relationship-based nursing care under department leadership and clinical standards. Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and document measurable care goals, coordinate discharge planning/referrals (including palliative care), and educate patients using teach-back and approved educational materials. Maintain safe practice through accurate documentation, safe medication administration (barcoding), bedside handoffs, and prevention of pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central line infections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and document nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and measurable goals
• Communicate condition changes promptly; evaluate responses to interventions and revise plan of care
• Coordinate discharge planning and referrals; complete discharge instructions and medication reconciliation
• Provide patient/family education using teach-back; assess learning level/readiness and document education
• Implement evidence-based nursing interventions using best available resources
• Ensure safe medication administration using bar code technology; use Alaris pump guardrails
• Participate in hourly rounds with the patient care technician and maintain a safe environment
• Prevent pressure ulcers, falls, CAUTI, and central line infections (as applicable)
• Lead/coordinate care as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned; oversee patient care/support techs
• Use EMR for complete admissions documentation and maintain accurate electronic/paper records
• Understand physiologic monitoring and apply implications to clinical management
• Use bed management system; support quality metrics and improvement initiatives
• Facilitate safety and participate in unit huddles

Requirements

• BSN
• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate
• Strong analytic abilities
• ADN acceptable with commitment to obtain BSN within 3 years of first day in the clinical nurse role

Benefits

A wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events (eligibility depends on employment classification). If a sign-on bonus is included, internal rehires leaving within 1 year are not eligible, with an exception for eligible internal new graduate RNs seeking their first licensed clinical position.