Staff Registered Nurse (RN)-Medical Unit
Company: Carle Health
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
Join our Med/Surg nursing team and make a difference every day!
As a valued member of our interdisciplinary team, you'll bring your
expertise and compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced,
supportive environment. Utilizing the nursing process, you'll play
a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care
while collaborating with fellow healthcare professionals to achieve
the best outcomes. Our nursing team provides outstanding care to a
variety of medical and surgical patients in a smaller community
hospital setting. If you're ready to advance your nursing career in
a rewarding and dynamic setting, we'd love to have you on board! As
a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional
nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of
care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department
of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) College diploma in
nursing, ADN, or BSN Promotes the use of evidence based practice
through the nursing process, protocols and procedures. Develops an
individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the
patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions
identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient
outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress
toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the
shift. Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed
based on changes in patient condition. Demonstrates technical
knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence
based nursing practice. Demonstrates skills to promote patient and
staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as
applicable). Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain
adequate lab specimens for testing. Performs patient bedside lab
testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical
provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.WORK
ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE FOCUS: Coordinates the interdisciplinary care
of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes
additional resources when necessary. Recognizes need for assistance
and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse
(UAT) consultation in a timely manner. Collaborates with the health
care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the
patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of
care and to meet identified expected outcomes. Provides
goal-focused shift report. Advocates with physicians on patient's
behalf when necessary. Utilizes communication and teamwork
strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving
optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity. Takes cultural,
age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration
when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital
experience, etc. Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment
by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient
Safety Goals. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to
provide specialized education. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT FOCUS:
Actively participates in data collection, analysis, and problem
solving and gives input on process improvements and patient
satisfaction. Assures that the care provided is consistent with
standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient
safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives
undertaken by the unit/hospital Works with interdisciplinary team
in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and
patient/family satisfaction Actively promotes and achieves customer
satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement
initiatives. Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer
satisfaction; Serves on unit based councils Identifies practice
problems on the unit Implements changes in own clinical practice
based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes. Works on
assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned. At Carle
Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team
member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and
purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our
patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our
nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support
patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown
to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty
provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice
providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and
healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of
Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and
Methodist College. 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. 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. | 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.
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