RN - Acute Rehab Unit + Department: Acute Rehab Services - BMC + Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area + Job Category: Nursing + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 43236 + Experience Required: None + Education Required: Associates Degree + Shift: Night + Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL + Usual Schedule: 7p-730a (3-12hr shifts) + On Call Requirements: based on unit needs + Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center + Nursing Specialty: Rehab + Secondary Job Category: Nursing + Weekend Requirements: every third + Other Posting Information: sign-on bonus and $5,000 relocation (for greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles) $2,500 BSN Bonus for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only + Holiday Requirements: every other Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: Special Incentive *Sign on bonus - $10,000 3yr commitment *Vacation accrual based on RN experience for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing and Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within 4 years CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients. Essential Functions: + 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. + Completes initial assessment upon patient admission to the Rehab unit and develops appropriate Rehab plan of care in accordance with unit standards and is based on patient and family needs. Implements Rehab plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based on continuous evaluation. + Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall patient goals. Implements procedures and theories related to Rehab practice and scope of service. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documenting of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. + Shares information about the disease processes underlying disabilities and teaches nursing techniques to help the rehab patient and their families develop self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness. Participates in Rehab rounds and team meetings. + Reinforces the teaching done by therapy in rehab, provides resource materials for patient's changing needs, and provides on-going patient education. + Possesses the specialized knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness. + Fulfills all requirements of Rehab departmental competencies. 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. Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.