Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team: More Than Just a Job
Location: Mount Vernon, IL
Position Details
- Worker Type: Regular
- Hourly Pay Range: $32.77 - $52.43
- Pay Rate Type: Hourly
Our organization appreciates the unique skills and talents that each member contributes. The compensation for this role is determined by various factors, including relevant experience, market conditions, and other qualifications. The stated pay range reflects what we reasonably anticipate offering at the time of posting, but the final compensation may vary in accordance with legal guidelines.
Position Overview
This role involves leading and coordinating unit staffing while ensuring the execution of clinical goals and delivering high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct, educate, and supervise nursing and support staff during assigned shifts, contributing to performance evaluations.
- Assess daily patient care requirements and allocate patient care assignments, ensuring appropriate care is provided.
- Collaborate with advanced practice providers to achieve quality outcomes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify issues impacting desired outcomes.
- Address patient care complaints through established protocols.
- Provide input on hiring, training, directing, developing, and evaluating staff.
- Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety.
- Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate from an accredited nursing program or equivalent educational background for licensing.
- Experience: Minimum of one year as a registered nurse.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly communicate verbally to share information.
- Frequent standing and walking.
- Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching, and data entry.
- Regular use of vision for near and far distances, as well as color differentiation.
- Frequent use of smell and hearing for communication and safety alerts.
- Occasional patient handling and various physical movements.
- Rarely involves crawling or running.
Licenses and Certifications Required
Depending on the state of work location, the following certifications are required:
- Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
- Registered Nurse (RN) - State-specific licensing body
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) - AHA, or equivalent pediatric/neonatal certifications.
Work Schedule
Shift: Night Shift
Job Type: Employee
Department: Progressive Care Unit
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Benefits
We value our outstanding employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs:
- Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access earned but unpaid wages before payday (fees may apply).
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through the FlexPath Fund for eligible team members.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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