Location US-IL-Normal

ID 2025-16915

Category

Nursing

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

Shift

Day

Schedule

7:30am - 4pm (4-8hr shifts) (M-F)

Weekend Requirements

No

Holiday Requirements

No

On-Call Requirements

No

The Heart Failure nurse utilizes a systematic approach to nursing by incorporating assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the practice of nursing. Provides inpatient care and education, working with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care for the heart failure and cardiomyopathy patient; including individuals, families, and communities of the heart failure patient population. Provides care coordination for up to 30 days post discharge to assist with patient quality of life and the prevention of readmission; within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Illinois Board of Nursing.

Assists patients in understanding diagnosis, treatment options and resources available internal and external to the organization.
Serves as liaison in planning care between patients, caregivers and multi-disciplinary health care providers.
Provide education and informational resources to patient to optimize continuous and comprehensive care.
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.
Ensures documentation of care is complete and accurate.
Provides health and wellness education to individuals and groups.
Acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff and healthcare students.
Provides leadership for initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
Assists Nursing Supervisor/coordinator in the development of departmental standing orders.
Provides detailed education to heart failure inpatients at Bromenn medical Center. Is a vital part of the inpatient care team for the heart failure patient population. Attends daily inpatient huddles to provide input and address care and educational needs for all heart failure and cardiomyopathy patients. Provides follow up phone calls and care coordination, post hospital discharge, to all heart failure/cardiomyopathy patients to address ongoing needs and prevention of readmission. Works closely with an interdisciplinary team to ensure complete care of the heart failure patient as an inpatient and for 30 days post discharge.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing; College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience: Medical nursing

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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.

The compensation range for this position is $30.39per hour - $52.27per 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.

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