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Required Skills

• Provides comprehensive oversight of new hires throughout the onboarding and training process.

• Conducts initial departmental assessments to evaluate new hires’ readiness, ability to learn, and demonstrated competencies; collaborates with supervisors by providing input for 30/60/90-day evaluations.

• Partners with Colleague Resources, Organizational Development, and department leadership to ensure effective orientation and technical training aligned with best practices.

• Prepares and delivers quarterly reports on training, engagement, and safety activities to the Director and/or Manager of Environmental Services.

• Researches, coordinates, and implements core training programs and systems, including EVS supplies and equipment, cleaning and disinfection practices, protocols, auditing tools, competencies, job aids, in-services, and skills labs.

• Develops and applies evaluation methods to measure training effectiveness and adjusts programs based on feedback and outcomes.

• Collaborates with the Director and/or Manager of Environmental Services to select and update training materials.

• Maintains and organizes training materials and validates colleague competency documentation to meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Environmental Services operations, regulatory compliance, and training.

• Promotes a culture of safety, hand hygiene, patient experience and satisfaction, and colleague engagement and retention.

• Utilizes computers and mobile devices effectively for daily job functions, including electronic communication, documentation, and use of applicable software and internet-based tools.

• Performs additional duties as assigned, including Environmental Services supervisory responsibilities based on operational needs.

Required Skills

1. Performs duties in capacity of “scrub” technologist as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures.

• Sets room for a routine, uncomplicated procedure with supplies and equipment in 5-15 minutes.
• Sets room for complicated or multi-procedure case requiring many special supplies in 30 minutes.
• Assists circulator in checking equipment.
• Assists circulator in obtaining supplies prior to bringing patient to room.
• Has basic knowledge of instrumentation and its appropriate use.
• Checks instrumentation regarding cleanliness, function, correct number of pieces, and completeness of tray.
• Allows adequate time for preparation of supplies and counting (i.e., routine case 15 minutes, complicated case 30-40 minutes).
• Has basic knowledge of surgical procedures.
• Organizes and maintains a neat, clean mayo, instrument, and back tables.
• Attempts reasonable anticipation of sequence of instrumentation.
• Properly identifies medication.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube station. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivers directly to appropriate licensed staff.
• Keeps track of sponges, needles, and instruments during procedure at all times.
• Relays accurate identification of specimens and cultures.
• Organizes and assists in end-of-case clean up.
• Separates sharp and delicate instruments during clean up.
• Assists in pulling cases.

1. Assists in maintenance of safe environment for patients and staff.

• Has knowledge and applies principles of good aseptic practice (i.e., appropriate scrub length, OR attire, proper gowning, gloving, and draping methods).
• Checks sterile supplies for proper packaging and dating.
• Actively assists in recognizing and reporting breaks in sterile technique.
• Requests assistance of Sterile Processing personnel in preparation of instruments for immediate reuse.
• Follows protocol for universal blood- and body-fluid precautions at all times.
• Prevents loss of instruments by thorough search of drapes before they are discarded.

1. Assists in the orderly function of the OR.

• Demonstrates flexibility in a team effort (i.e., takes required supplies from circulator when offered).
• Checks room for and puts away excess supplies and equipment.
• Takes initiative and seeks appropriate opportunities to update and maintain surgical skills (i.e., requests certain cases and attends in-services).
• Assists in checking to-follow cases for completeness and accuracy.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel.
• Actively participates in checking and maintaining assignment by participating as a permanent team member.
• Participates in updating surgeon’s preference list.
• Reports to assigned room on time.
• Understands and follows disaster plan.
• Follows hospital/unit policies, procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Willingly assists co-workers to facilitate patient care.
• Attends 65 percent or a minimum of 6 unit staff meetings per year, whichever number is greater. Seeks excused absences by OR director or specialty supervisor when needed.  Reviews and signs minutes.
• Attends or participates in JCAHO and other mandatory in-services.

1. Initiates appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assistant, if trained to do so.

• Provides hemostasis to reduce potential for post-operative infection and potential for fluid volume deficit by clamping and/or ligating vessels, using electrosurgical cautery, applying direct pressure, applying chemical agents that promote coagulation, and other means as directed by surgeon.
• Provides exposure of the operative site through the appropriate use of retractors and other instruments and through suctioning and sponging.
• Uses surgical instrumentation skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles all variety of tissue appropriately to reduce potential for injury or compromised blood supply.
• Sutures skillfully all varieties of tissue with the appropriate suture materials and suturing techniques.

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

Performs and documents nursing care measures to meet the physical needs of patients as directed by the registered nurse. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides hygiene and comfort measures, assuring privacy and preventing undue exposure.
• Provides or assists patient with bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, nail care, shaving, etc.
• Assures that linens are dry, wrinkle free and that patient is comfortable.
• Provides handwashing opportunity before and after meals, toileting, etc.

Activity:

• Assists with patient’s activities including ambulation, chair, dangling and repositioning; uses proper body mechanics, positioning techniques, and assistive devices.

Nutrition:

• Serves and collects food trays and nourishments. Records percentage of diet intake.
• Feeds or assists patients as necessary. Records intake. Reports deviations from normal.
• Clears IV and Tube Feeding Pumps at end of each shift and documents appropriately.

Elimination:

• Provides bed pan/urinal. Performs perineal care.
• Performs bladder catheter care and discontinues bladder catheter as directed.
• Performs ostomy care (ileostomy, colostomy, urostomy) including application of appropriate appliances.
• Records output. Reports deviations from normal.

Other related needs:

• Assists with post-mortem care.
• Assists with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Promptly responds to patient call light or requests (usually in less than ten minutes).

Performs and documents monitoring procedures; observes and reports the patient response. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Obtains vital signs (B/P and TPR).
• Obtains weight in kg (standing, chair or bed scale) and reports deviation from previous weight.
• Empties drainage collection devices.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance.

Performs therapeutic measures/procedure, observes and reports changes, deviations from normal. Illustrative tasks and expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Application of heat; i.e., K-pad.
• Application of cold; i.e., ice bags, sponge baths.
• Therapeutic baths, i.e., Sitz, Aveeno.
• Obtains routine non-sterile specimens.
• Assists with patient preparation for surgical, therapeutic and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Oxygen therapy (sets up/maintains/discontinues) as directed.
• Applies nonsterile dressing as directed.
• Discontinues peripheral IV as directed.
• Performs oral pharyngeal suctioning.
• Preps skin and applies telemetry patches.
• Records all interventions; observes and reports the patient response, changes, and/or deviations from normal parameters.

Maintains safety and security of patient/family/self/others, observing safety precautions and promoting a sense of security and well being. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts purposeful hourly rounding as a team member, inquiring of the four P’s (Pain, Potty, Possessions and Positioning).
• Follows standard precautions. Always washes hands between patients.
• Reports equipment malfunctions.
• Assists in keeping patient rooms/corridors free of clutter. Cleans fluid spills.
• Uses proper body mechanics in moving, transferring and transporting patients.
• Positions side rails appropriate to the patient’s condition.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Interacts with patients/visitors/others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Fully explains procedures to patients/families prior to performing.
• Assures patient privacy/rights/confidentiality.
• Recognizes and reports patient concerns; offers constructive solutions.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
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• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
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• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
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• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.
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Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital. Illustrative tasks and expectations include but are not limited to, the following:

• Skilled in computer messaging, obtaining results.
• Completes assigned aspects of unit inventory management.
• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Supports efforts to reduce costs.
• Consistently utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness of unit, service area and equipment.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Enthusiastically supports and participates in planned changes.
• Accepts responsibility for accurate and timely completion of tasks as assigned.
• Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.
• Handles floor stock medications or medications delivered from Pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or deliver directly to appropriate licensed staff.

Performs additional unit specific tasks/care elements for which they have received specific instruction and demonstrated competence.

Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Responsible for Patient Satisfaction results and initiatives regarding Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Laundry and volunteer services provided by Taylorville Memorial Hospital.

1. Responsible for all meeting, documenting, and demonstrating compliance with all pertinent governmental and accreditation requirements and guidelines.

1. Coordinates and integrates interdepartmental and intradepartmental services.

1. Develops and implements policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Continuously assesses and improves the performance of care and services provided.

1. Leads quality control and improvement programs as appropriate and supports the advancement of operational improvement principles.

1. Participates in the selection of sources for needed services not provided by the department or organization.

1. Recommends space and other resources needed by the departments.

1. Develops and implements mechanisms designed to enable and encourage staff members to pursue relevant educational and developmental goals. Prepares and conducts performance appraisals for all managers within areas of responsibility. 

1. Supports staff and encourages them to act with the appropriate authority over, and responsibility for, the work processes in which they are involved. Stimulates staff to continuously improve their performance, thereby improving the organization’s performance.

1. Attends the Hospital’s monthly departmental management meetings and conducts regular volunteer and department meetings for all shifts to relay pertinent information to staff.

1. Develops long and short-range department plans and programs consistent with departmental and organizational policies. (Including the preparation of the Annual Budget and Capital Expenditure requests.)

1. Manages and controls fiscal resources to assure the successful financial operation of the departments.

1. Maintains effective written and verbal communications and public relations, inter- and intradepartmental, including Administration.

1. Develops specifications for the procurement of equipment, food, technology and supplies.

1. Provide strategic vision and oversight to all Auxiliary activities and functions including the volunteer program, Auxiliary board, gift shop and Auxiliary activities. In partnership with the Auxiliary board, provides services that add value to TMH.

1. Recruit, train, and develop volunteers, ensuring proper numbers and skill levels to handle the daily workload.

1. Work with managers to provide value-added services to their departments through the deployment of volunteers.

1. Coordinate and oversee special events for the hospital and foundation.

1. Schedule appropriate personnel and volunteers to ensure proper numbers and skill levels to handle the daily workload.

1. Perform personnel related functions for staff and volunteers (as applicable) including but not limited to recruitment and selection, orientation and training, performance reviews, counseling, disciplining, and payroll.

1. Ensure that staff and volunteer members are practicing according to federal and state requirements.

1. Administers personnel policies, fairly and equitably as established by the department and organization.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I will put safety first in everything I do.  I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I will continually advance my knowledge and skills.  I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities.  I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion – I will respect others and show compassion.  I will behave honestly and ethically.  I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste – I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  I will promote healthier communities.

1. Ensures fulfillment of mission and progress towards vision. Exhibits behaviors consistent with MHS values, and ensures strategic plan is cascaded throughout the organization to achieve desired business outcomes.

1. Build and maintain a cohesive team. Provides supervision, direction and support for assigned members of the team including onboarding of new colleagues, monthly updates, triaging of work, appropriate staffing level expectation setting, resource allocation and follow-through of assignments. Interprets policies, objectives and operational procedures and represents them in a positive manner.

1. Coaches and develops colleagues to their fullest potential, providing educational and developmental opportunities as needed. Equips colleagues to fully utilize the time, talent, technology, and resources available to them to ensure maximum effectiveness and efficiency. Manages full cycle performance management of colleagues, as supported by the Nurse Manager. Develop and implement succession plans for team.

1. Interacts daily with inpatient nursing to address and resolve any concerns related to the colleagues in CST.

1. Monitors productivity of the patient care technicians and unit secretaries in CST through timecards and schedules. This includes developing and maintaining an accurate schedule.

1. Identifies and evaluates ways in which to grow and optimize CST, including but not limited to continuous evaluation of the department processes, staffing, use of resources and equipment and quality/safety initiatives. Implements and monitors improvements.

1. Effectively manages large and small-scale projects. Exercises good project management discipline and rigor in managing tasks, deliverables and needed resources. Completes projects within prescribed timeline and budget. Ensures all scope changes are evaluated, communicated and approved by the appropriate parties prior to implementation. Evaluates implementations and adjusts accordingly.

1. Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Professionally and courteously, interact with the general public, physicians and hospital personnel.

1. Receive Physician orders for patient testing and ensures orders comply with Medicare’s Local Coverage (LCD) and National Coverage Decision’s (NCD).

1. Obtain patient clinical and demographic data to appropriately provide the medical service identified by the practitioner and to provide the service at the time that best meets the patient schedule.

1. Demonstrate a good understanding of the elements involved with the various procedures/exams and provide appropriate instructions to patients for specific testing ordered.

1. Receive and interview incoming patients and/or relatives to obtain necessary information for scheduling walk-in testing.

1. Coordinate and communicate necessary information to the Registration personnel to facilitate the pre-registration of scheduled patients.

1. Communicate scheduling information to effected departments and physicians.

1. Maintain computer system master files to optimize system/resource effectiveness.

1. Coordinate and assist Financial Representative to ensure pre-certification/pre-authorizations are completed prior to service(s) being rendered.

1. Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, physicians, hospital staff and co-workers.

1. Keep supervisor informed of all potential problems.

1. Demonstrated self-starter.

1. Ability to multitask and work in high call volume stressful environment.

1. Coordinate with hospital staff to ensure patients are scheduled.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical Unit

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Make a meaningful impact in a dynamic medical/surgical unit. As a medical/surgical RN, you’ll care for a diverse population of middle to older adults with complex medical and post-surgical conditions. You’ll manage a range of needs, including central lines, IVs, PCAs, dialysis, chest tubes, wound care, ostomies and post-operative recovery, while collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team to ensure the best possible outcomes for your patients.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver specialized nursing care for diverse medical and post-surgical patients, focusing on age-appropriate treatment.
• Manage complex treatments such as IV therapies, central lines, PCAs, chest tubes, wound care and dialysis.
• Monitor patients with complex comorbidities, ensuring the best possible outcomes for those with multiple health conditions.
• Educate patients and families on recovery, medication management and self-care strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to implement personalized care plans.
• Perform patient assessments and adjust care plans to ensure effective recovery.
• Support patients in transitioning from hospital to home by providing guidance on recovery and home care needs.

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Memorial Childcare services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

Who We’re Looking For:

A compassionate RN who thrives in a general medical/surgical setting and is skilled in complex patient care and education.

Education, Licensures & Certifications:

• Active RN license in Illinois required
• Current BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS certification required within one year of hire
• BSN preferred but not required

Experience:

• Medical-surgical or post-surgical nursing experience preferred
• Proficiency in wound care, IV therapy and complex medication administration

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer medications and IV therapies as prescribed.
• Monitor dialysis treatments and manage patients with complex conditions.
• Work with LPNs, CNAs and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with hospital protocols.
• Assist in post-operative recovery, monitoring patients and managing complications as needed.

Required Skills

Recruiter:

Sandy Dunn, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com