Position Summary:

Special Summer 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
 

Position Highlights:  NT6 Observation

Number      of beds on unit: 35Patient      population (age, diagnosis, specifics about unit):  The Observation Unit is a 35-bed      unit that provides acute care for issues ranging from cardiac, to general      surgery, to behavioral health. These patients receive holistic care that      reflect the values and mission of Carle Foundation Hospital. Patients’      goal length of stay is 24-48 hours.Nurse      to Patient ratio:  1:5-6Department      culture and resources:  The      Observation 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 Partnership Committee that      meets monthly. We have a unit-based educator, 2 nurse supervisors, charge      nurses and a discharge nurse.Frequent      nursing skills/equipment used: Foley/IV/NG      insertions, Nursing prioritization, IV pumps, Lift equipment, SCDs,      Telemetry monitoring, Patient connection