Registered Nurse

What does it mean to be a team member at Iroquois Memorial Hospital? It means that the patient is truly at the center of everything we do. It means that the quest for excellence is not just a goal, but a given. It means building an environment where our providers and our employees can deliver the best in healthcare. It also means that each employee or volunteer is vital to the healing process, because we can only achieve the extraordinary together. IMH offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work environment. If this sounds like a role that might be a good fit for you, please apply today and let s talk more about this opportunity.

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Variable Summary/Objective Utilizes the nursing process to provide care to patients of all age groups (infancy through geriatrics), and with all types & degrees of severity of illness or injury. Practices in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, and hospital & department policies, procedures & standards. Participates in performance improvement efforts. Maintains a clean, well organized department in a constant state of readiness with adequate supplies, equipment checks & housekeeping tasks. Maintains competence through required in-services & other continuing education. Requires on call, weekend & holiday rotation and the flexibility to work all shifts when needed. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Administers IV s, medications and treatments. Responds appropriately to emergencies. Evaluates patient response to interventions & acts accordingly. Maintains the department in a constant state of readiness. Communicates effectively with peers, health team members, patients, visitors & others. Communicates patient information as required for continuum of care. Transcribes physician orders. Usage of the computer system. Implements charges. Maintains confidentiality. Demonstrates good radio technique. Familiarity with SOP s. Issues appropriate orders. Records report on the written log. Provides a positive clinical experience for EMT s. Collects forensic specimens. Experience/Education Requirements Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing. Must have current hospital experience (within 5 years), or be a new nursing graduate (within 2 years). Must be able to think clearly during emergencies & be able to function well in extremely stressful situations. Prefer at least 1 year of experience in hospital clinical nursing. Licenses/Certifications State of Illinois RN license. CPR certification ACLS certification PALS certification ECRN certification preferred Benefit 401K Paid Time Off Iroquois Memorial Hospital is a 25 bed hospital located in Watseka, Illinois. The hospital facility is comprised of clinical and diagnostic services which are dedicated to providing high quality health care services to the community. These services include but are not limited to an Emergency Room, full service OR suites, an inpatient care unit, therapy services, advanced medical imaging, Home Health, and Hospice Care. The hospital operates rural health clinics in Watseka, IL, Gilman, IL, Milford, IL, Saint Anne, IL and Kentland, IN. The hospital also operates a skilled nursing facility, Iroquois Resident Home, which is attached to the hospital property.