RN, Heart Failure Unit

Carle Health

. Assess patients through interview, observation, and physical assessment .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timePeoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $37 - $60 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and evidence-based nursing practices while ensuring compliance with safety standards and quality initiatives. Capable of collaborating effectively with healthcare teams and promoting professional development.

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Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Patient AssessmentCare PlanningEvidence-Based Practice

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentCare PlanningBedside Laboratory TestingQuality ControlPatient DocumentationIntervention ImplementationPatient Care Equipment TroubleshootingData Collection and AnalysisSafe Patient HandlingClinical Teaching

Soft Skills

CollaborationProfessional AccountabilityCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

Patient Care EquipmentLift Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)Basic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Evidence-Based PracticePatient Safety GoalsCore MeasuresQuality InitiativesHealthcare Team Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assess patients through interview, observation, and physical assessment
Develop individualized plans of care collaboratively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
Implement appropriate interventions and evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes
Modify plans of care based on evaluations and changes in patient condition
Complete patient charts, event reports, and other required documentation
Demonstrate professional accountability and pursue continued self-development
Troubleshoot patient-care equipment and maintain technical knowledge
Maintain current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice
Promote professional development of self and team members
Share clinical knowledge through informal teaching
Apply safe patient moving and handling practices and use lift equipment appropriately
Obtain adequate laboratory specimens and perform bedside laboratory testing and quality control
Collaborate with the healthcare team from admission through discharge
Assess and select age-appropriate patient and family teaching strategies
Participate in data collection, analysis, problem solving, process improvements, and patient satisfaction initiatives
Ensure care complies with standards, evidence-based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures, and other quality initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Bachelor's Degree
H.S. Diploma/GED
Work every other weekend
Work every other/rotating holiday
Work night shift, 3 twelve-hour shifts per week from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Equal Opportunity Employer
Potential for growth and life-long careers