Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
KSB Hospital - Dixon, IL

Education Level
Associates Degree

Job Category
Nursing

Job Description

Coordinates total nursing care for the patient as directed by the physician. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary, nursing, and other patient care personnel. Maintains standards for professional nursing practice according to hospital standards, procedures, and departmental objectives.

32 hours bi-weekly, 3-1130

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Current Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse
• Biennial CPR certification
• Achieves NRP certification within 1 year of hire and maintains certification during employment within the department
• Required to take Call

At KSB, we are committed to transparency in our pay practices and publish the range of pay (minimum and maximum) for each position. Offered pay rates will be determined by education, experience, and equity with current team members.

Inpatient RN range is $32 to $41.82. Pay is based on years of experience.

Standards of Behavior

The following section contains standards of behavior for which all employees are responsible. Standards of behavior that are noted as "Needs Improvement" require an action plan for improvement.

1. Communication - Uses the best method of communication for the issue at hand. Is a good communicator both orally and written. Responds in a timely manner to telephone calls, emails, etc. Does not speak unkindly in regards to coworkers or other departments. Keeps supervisor informed of situations within the department and the organization.
2. Professionalism - Consistently has a positive attitude and is upbeat and positive, greets others, smiles and makes eye contact. Shows a sense of ownership in all they do. Accepts change well and adapts to new situations. Goes beyond patient/customer expectations.
3. Customer Service - Consistently provides competent care being efficient in tasks/resources. Focuses on improving results. Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to serving the customer as the most important part of the health care chain, providing prompt care and apologizing for delays.
4. Privacy /Confidentiality - Has received training, knows and meets all job-relevant standards related to HIPAA and Security. Respects the privacy of patients and their families, coworkers, and KSB Hospital. Follows the policy for release of information.
5. Safety - Has received training, know and meets all job relevant standards related to OSHA, Fire, Safety and Utilities, Security, Emergency Preparedness, etc. Complies with all safety policies using proper tools in order to provide a safe work environment. Wears ID Badge at all times. When lifting heavy items always use proper lifting techniques. Addresses Employee/Patient incidents promptly, identifies and mitigates risks, follows Hand Hygiene guidelines, medication reconciliation (if applicable), and ventilator use (if applicable) all in accordance with KSB policies.
6. Teamwork - Works well with other members of his/her department to promote a team effort for the good of the department's functions. Recognizes and rewards success.
7. Required In-Services - all applicable required in-services have been completed for the evaluation year.

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