The Registered Nurse Lead - Cardiology/Pediatric Cardiology/Cardiothoracic Surgery leads nursing and other clinical activities for assigned clinical unit providing clinical expertise in the nursing process
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: Cardiac services
Responsibilities
- Coordinates daily nursing/clinical activities of Patient Care unit and acts as preceptor to support the development of staff.
- Performs essential job functions of direct reports and ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
- Resolves work related issues, or assists employees in solving work related issues, confers with manager to resolve more complex situations.
- Assists in development and review of department policies, procedures, standing orders, and competencies.
- Assists in developing and implements current and new office processes within the department including nursing staqndards, health need assessments, and standing nurse protocols.
- Assists staff in solving work related issues as needed. Is prepared with shift coverage options in case of unscheduled absence of off hours shift.
- Assists with the orientation, continuing education, and the development of competencies for new and current staff.
- Completes audits that directly impact practice, and then send follow up e-mails for immediate feedback and if possible face-to-face education.
- Completes required monthly reports and any required training on time and ensures staff are compliant with all training.
- In absence of manager and supervisors responds to customer service issues with patients, families, MD and all other staff.
- Provides input for various personnel actions including but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, and promotions; make work assignments and review and edit work of junior personnel.
- Resolves work related issues, or assists employees in solving work related issues.
- Uses specialized knowledge and skills for patient care supervision.
- Serves as resource within the organization and/or community and provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care of clinical outcomes.
- Provides and facilitates competent health care of patients and families in area of practice. Ensures adherence to established standards of care and scope of practice.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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.
Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $31.32per hour - $53.87per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.