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NURSE INTERN- EMERGENCY ROOM

Job Summary The Nurse Intern is a member of the FHN healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse. Assisting in the delivery of holistic, compassionate, individualized, effective, and quality patient care and customer satisfaction by supporting the patient in activities of daily living, as well as, other physical, emotional and spiritual needs consistent with the Mission of FHN, Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care and established policies and procedures. Job Responsibilities POSITION EXPECTATIONS : Function in an assistive role under the supervision of the Registered Nurse retaining accountability for one's own actions and behaviors. Carry out the FHN Mission and promulgate the Vision of Patient Care Services. Continuously seek out opportunities to improve the quality of patient care delivery through innovative and creative problem solving. Support and participate in shared leadership and interdisciplinary care. Demonstrate ethical conduct and practice consistent with the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (2001). Contribute to the positive image of the nursing profession and enhance the culture of the organization by modeling professional behavior both in the organization and in the community. Personally adhere to the FHN PRIDE Standards & Expectations and Service Excellence Standards. Serve as a mentor to other students and nursing assistants. Embrace change and lifelong learning, taking personal accountability to seek out experiences that enhance the ability to maintain skills and competence in clinical practice and role performance. Seek feedback concerning one's own practice. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: FHN supports a shared leadership philosophy and encourages nursing staff to demonstrate accountability for their own practice. The Nurse Intern reports to a Supervisor and/or Clinical Director, who in turn reports to the Vice President of Patient Care Services/ Chief Nursing Officer. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Observe collaborative nursing practice with an experienced nurse mentor and assume shared responsibility for a patient assignment. Have general knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and interventions. Exhibit high standards of ethical conduct, honesty and integrity at all times. Record and report information such as vital signs, intake and output, weigh and any behavioral changes to appropriate supervisory personnel. Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient & staff. Eliciting Pain Scale rating; obtaining vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure, no invasive monitoring measures). Proper handling and use of patient care equipment, including patient safety devices. Basic patient hygiene. Safe patient mobilization and transfer. Supporting mealtime activities; recording intake & output; accurately record height and weight. Proper handling of lab specimens; obtaining patient's blood sugar, performing blood glucose monitoring. Following infection control principles & specific precautions; Applying cardiac monitor and recording 12-lead EKG; Performing "downtime" procedures: restock rooms, answer call lights, checking on patients, meeting basic needs; Communicating patient care information and needs with nurse mentor; Documenting care and observations in the medical record; Meet regulatory education requirements; Respect the age-specific needs of the patient population served; Appropriately call and respond to emergencies; Hold BLS certification; Meet nurse intern competency requirements and unit -specific competencies upon hire and annually, as appropriate to the practice area. Job Requirements Education: Nurse Interns must be entering the senior year of a four-year baccalaureate program in nursing or last year of an associate degree program in nursing. Completed at least one acute care clinical rotation; anticipate graduation within one year after completion of the intern program; meet FHN job related health requirements; have an above-average academic record; and pass a criminal background check. A minimum of a high school education or GED equivalent is required. Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS certification The age-specific populations with which the job incumbent interacts: No direct responsibility to treat or care for patients Neonate:

REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Coordinates and provides nursing care to identified patient population. Delegation, critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for accurate and timely medication administration. Interacts with physicians via rounds, procedures, and telephone interactions. Acknowledges orders electronically. Completes admission assessments. Develops nursing care plan based on objective and subjective patient information. Responsible for patient assessments being completed. Performs care rounds on each patient/family. Advises and mentors colleagues, including the teaching and supervising of nursing students. Relates with nursing service office regarding staffing needs. Demonstrates skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Coordinates all aspects of patient care and outcomes as related to medication administration, education, therapeutic modalities, assessments, diagnostics, development and revision of care plans. Delegates to team members. Provides patient education directly or through delegation. Assures psychosocial needs are addressed. Assists with utilization/health management facilitating discharges. Participates in activities to support Network strategic objectives. Displays competency for the Registered Nurse role as evidenced in the annual performance review and departmental skill validations. Plans, monitors and evaluates the work of others. Requirements Education: Associate’s degree (A.D.N.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a BSN preferred, or graduate from an accredited RN program; and zero to years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. BLS certification required. ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certification may be required depending on department Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with accommodations or with assistance. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

REGISTERED NURSE - RECOVERY ROOM

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Coordinates and provides nursing care to identified patient population. Delegation, critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for accurate and timely medication administration. Interacts with physicians via rounds, procedures, and telephone interactions. Acknowledges orders electronically. Completes admission assessments. Develops nursing care plan based on objective and subjective patient information. Responsible for patient assessments being completed. Performs care rounds on each patient/family. Advises and mentors colleagues, including the teaching and supervising of nursing students. Relates with nursing service office regarding staffing needs. Demonstrates skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Coordinates all aspects of patient care and outcomes as related to medication administration, education, therapeutic modalities, assessments, diagnostics, development and revision of care plans. Delegates to team members. Provides patient education directly or through delegation. Assures psychosocial needs are addressed. Assists with utilization/health management facilitating discharges. Participates in activities to support Network strategic objectives. Displays competency for the Registered Nurse role as evidenced in the annual performance review and departmental skill validations. Plans, monitors and evaluates the work of others. Requirements Education: Associate’s degree (A.D.N.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a BSN preferred, or graduate from an accredited RN program; and zero to years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. BLS certification required. ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certification may be required depending on department Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with accommodations or with assistance. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

CNA - MED SURG

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Responsibilities for delegated patient care activities under the direction of licensed professionals, for an identified patient population. Job Responsibilities Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Provide activities of daily living- feeding, hygiene, bed making, and ambulation. Restocking of supplies- Specimen collection Perform diagnostic measures of BGM and 12-lead EKG. Therapeutic measures- vital signs, cold/heat therapies, etc. Responds to customer requests/concerns. Displays competency for the Certified Nurse Assistant role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards. Other duties may be assigned. Machine/Equipment/Software Usage Electric Lift, Manual Lift, Sit/Stand lift Daily EKG Machine Daily Blood Glucose Monitoring Equipment Daily Electric beds, Bed Scales, Bed and Chair Alarms Daily AE & Cryo Cuffs Daily Bladder Scanner Daily Cardiac Monitor Daily Requirements Education: Successfully completed CNA course and BLS required Required Experience: . and zero to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification Required. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

CNA - TELEMETRY

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Responsibilities for delegated patient care activities under the direction of licensed professionals, for an identified patient population. Job Responsibilities Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Provide activities of daily living- feeding, hygiene, bed making, and ambulation. Restocking of supplies- Specimen collection Perform diagnostic measures of BGM and 12-lead EKG. Therapeutic measures- vital signs, cold/heat therapies, etc. Responds to customer requests/concerns. Displays competency for the Certified Nurse Assistant role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards. Other duties may be assigned. Machine/Equipment/Software Usage Electric Lift, Manual Lift, Sit/Stand lift Daily EKG Machine Daily Blood Glucose Monitoring Equipment Daily Electric beds, Bed Scales, Bed and Chair Alarms Daily AE & Cryo Cuffs Daily Bladder Scanner Daily Cardiac Monitor Daily Requirements Education: Successfully completed CNA course and BLS required Required Experience: . and zero to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification Required. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

CNA - TELEMETRY

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Responsibilities for delegated patient care activities under the direction of licensed professionals, for an identified patient population. Job Responsibilities Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Provide activities of daily living- feeding, hygiene, bed making, and ambulation. Restocking of supplies- Specimen collection Perform diagnostic measures of BGM and 12-lead EKG. Therapeutic measures- vital signs, cold/heat therapies, etc. Responds to customer requests/concerns. Displays competency for the Certified Nurse Assistant role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards. Other duties may be assigned. Machine/Equipment/Software Usage Electric Lift, Manual Lift, Sit/Stand lift Daily EKG Machine Daily Blood Glucose Monitoring Equipment Daily Electric beds, Bed Scales, Bed and Chair Alarms Daily AE & Cryo Cuffs Daily Bladder Scanner Daily Cardiac Monitor Daily Requirements Education: Successfully completed CNA course and BLS required Required Experience: . and zero to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification Required. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY ROOM

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary Sign-on bonus available. The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Coordinates and provides nursing care to identified patient population. Delegation, critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for accurate and timely medication administration. Interacts with physicians via rounds, procedures, and telephone interactions. Acknowledges orders electronically. Completes admission assessments. Develops nursing care plan based on objective and subjective patient information. Responsible for patient assessments being completed. Performs care rounds on each patient/family. Advises and mentors colleagues, including the teaching and supervising of nursing students. Relates with nursing service office regarding staffing needs. Demonstrates skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Coordinates all aspects of patient care and outcomes as related to medication administration, education, therapeutic modalities, assessments, diagnostics, development and revision of care plans. Delegates to team members. Provides patient education directly or through delegation. Assures psychosocial needs are addressed. Assists with utilization/health management facilitating discharges. Participates in activities to support Network strategic objectives. Displays competency for the Registered Nurse role as evidenced in the annual performance review and departmental skill validations. Plans, monitors and evaluates the work of others. Requirements Education: Associate’s degree (A.D.N.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a BSN preferred, or graduate from an accredited RN program; and zero to years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. BLS certification required. ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certification may be required depending on department Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with accommodations or with assistance. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

REGISTERED NURSE - ICU

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary Sign-on award available. The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Coordinates and provides nursing care to identified patient population. Delegation, critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for accurate and timely medication administration. Interacts with physicians via rounds, procedures, and telephone interactions. Acknowledges orders electronically. Completes admission assessments. Develops nursing care plan based on objective and subjective patient information. Responsible for patient assessments being completed. Performs care rounds on each patient/family. Advises and mentors colleagues, including the teaching and supervising of nursing students. Relates with nursing service office regarding staffing needs. Demonstrates skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Coordinates all aspects of patient care and outcomes as related to medication administration, education, therapeutic modalities, assessments, diagnostics, development and revision of care plans. Delegates to team members. Provides patient education directly or through delegation. Assures psychosocial needs are addressed. Assists with utilization/health management facilitating discharges. Participates in activities to support Network strategic objectives. Displays competency for the Registered Nurse role as evidenced in the annual performance review and departmental skill validations. Plans, monitors and evaluates the work of others. Requirements Education: Associate’s degree (A.D.N.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a BSN preferred, or graduate from an accredited RN program; and zero to years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. BLS certification required. ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certification may be required depending on department Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with accommodations or with assistance. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

REGISTERED NURSE - MED-SURG

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary Sign-on award available. The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Coordinates and provides nursing care to identified patient population. Delegation, critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for accurate and timely medication administration. Interacts with physicians via rounds, procedures, and telephone interactions. Acknowledges orders electronically. Completes admission assessments. Develops nursing care plan based on objective and subjective patient information. Responsible for patient assessments being completed. Performs care rounds on each patient/family. Advises and mentors colleagues, including the teaching and supervising of nursing students. Relates with nursing service office regarding staffing needs. Demonstrates skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Coordinates all aspects of patient care and outcomes as related to medication administration, education, therapeutic modalities, assessments, diagnostics, development and revision of care plans. Delegates to team members. Provides patient education directly or through delegation. Assures psychosocial needs are addressed. Assists with utilization/health management facilitating discharges. Participates in activities to support Network strategic objectives. Displays competency for the Registered Nurse role as evidenced in the annual performance review and departmental skill validations. Plans, monitors and evaluates the work of others. Requirements Education: Associate’s degree (A.D.N.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a BSN preferred, or graduate from an accredited RN program; and zero to years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. BLS certification required. ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certification may be required depending on department Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with accommodations or with assistance. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

REGISTERED NURSE FIRST ASSIST - OPERATING ROOM

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary Days; 9-hour shifts; Call is 1-2 weeknights per week and 1-2 weekends per month. Functions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Job Responsibilities Provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the RNFA. Participate in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with the health team members in the preoperative location. Recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate preventative and corrective actions. Provide exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques. Handle and dissect tissues in collaboration with the surgeon. Clamp blood vessels, coagulate bleeding points, ligate vessels, and perform other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon. Suture muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon. Place drains as surgically indicated. Assist with cannulation and decanulation procedures, if indicated. Follow selected surgical patients postoperatively in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Serve as an educator, mentor, consultant and resource to colleagues and other health care professionals in relation to RNFA activities. Work as a professional colleague with the preoperative team and influence multidisciplinary relationships by enhancing collaborative processes. Maintain regulatory, credentialing, and privileging requirements. Complete RNFA-specific competencies. Pursue professional growth related to both preoperative nursing and RNFA practice and participate in a professional organization. Circulate surgical cases when required. Requirements Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Completion of an RNFA Program. Required Experience: Two years perioperative experience is preferred. Must have excellent knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current registered nurse licensure in the state of Illinois. BLS certification required. ACLS certification, CRNFA and CNOR preferred. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate:

REGISTERED NURSE - EMERGENCY ROOM

FHN Freeport, IL

Job Summary Sign-on bonus available The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Coordinates and provides nursing care to identified patient population. Delegation, critical thinking and problem solving skills are utilized to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Job Responsibilities Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for accurate and timely medication administration. Interacts with physicians via rounds, procedures, and telephone interactions. Acknowledges orders electronically. Completes admission assessments. Develops nursing care plan based on objective and subjective patient information. Responsible for patient assessments being completed. Performs care rounds on each patient/family. Advises and mentors colleagues, including the teaching and supervising of nursing students. Relates with nursing service office regarding staffing needs. Demonstrates skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates competencies in accordance with specific performance standards. Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice. Coordinates all aspects of patient care and outcomes as related to medication administration, education, therapeutic modalities, assessments, diagnostics, development and revision of care plans. Delegates to team members. Provides patient education directly or through delegation. Assures psychosocial needs are addressed. Assists with utilization/health management facilitating discharges. Participates in activities to support Network strategic objectives. Displays competency for the Registered Nurse role as evidenced in the annual performance review and departmental skill validations. Plans, monitors and evaluates the work of others. Requirements Education: Associate’s degree (A.D.N.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, with a BSN preferred, or graduate from an accredited RN program; and zero to years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois. BLS certification required. ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certification may be required depending on department Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with accommodations or with assistance. Populations Served: While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups. Neonate: