Practical Nursing Specialist

2 weeks ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States TAYLORVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Full time
Overview


As a Practical Nursing Specialist, you will oversee, coordinate, and deliver compassionate nursing care to a designated group of patients and their families, while implementing preventative strategies as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role, candidates must be graduates of an accredited practical nursing program and hold a current registration in Illinois as a licensed practical nurse. A minimum of six months of experience is preferred.

This position involves working in an environment with frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Responsibilities

  • Gather patient information in accordance with clinical standards and report significant changes to the registered nurse.
  • Set priorities for workload and contribute to the care plan, encouraging patient involvement in their own care.
  • Deliver and document care that aligns with established standards of practice, policies, and procedures, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Identify expected outcomes tailored to individual patient needs with guidance from the registered nurse.
  • Exhibit proficiency in all required competencies, including department-specific, age-specific, medication administration, and equipment usage.
  • Take responsibility for your professional growth by:
    • Engaging in ongoing continuing education,
    • Supporting the professional development of colleagues, and
    • Participating in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


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