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As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required), Work Experience:
Responsibilities
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.
- Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
- Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
- Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
- Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
- Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
- Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
- Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
- Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice.
- Promotes the professional development of self and team members
- Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
- Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
- Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
- Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
- Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
- Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
- Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
- Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
- Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
- Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
- Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
- Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
- Provides goal-focused shift report.
- Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
- Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
- Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.
- Able to adhere to assigned weekly, weekend, and holiday call shifts in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
- Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
- Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
- Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.
- Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
- Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
- Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
- Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
- Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
- Serves on unit based councils
- Identifies practice problems on the unit
- Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
- Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process
Qualifications
Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.
- Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
- Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
- Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
- Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
- Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
- Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
- Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
- Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice.
- Promotes the professional development of self and team members
- Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
- Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
- Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
- Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
- Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
- Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
- Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
- Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
- Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
- Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
- Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
- Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
- Provides goal-focused shift report.
- Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
- Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
- Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers
- Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
- Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
- Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members
- score: N/A
- Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
- Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
- Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
- Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
- Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
- Serves on unit based councils
- Identifies practice problems on the unit
- Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
- Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures. Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes. Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift. Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition. Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise. Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies. Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary. Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs. Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner. Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions. Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs. Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes. Provides goal-focused shift report. Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary. Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity. Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's/family's age specific needs. Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members. Actively participates in data collection, analysis, and problem solving and gives input on process improvements and patient satisfaction. Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives. Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs. Serves on unit based councils
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
Responsible for organizing, directing and controlling the daily OR schedule to provide quality service for the Perioperative patient. Maintains active communication among medical staff, interdepartmental staff, and operating room staff; ensures schedule progression and issue resolution.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required), Work Experience: Specific to patient population
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and supervises the operation of the daily surgery schedule, case assignment, room and personnel assignments.
- Assumes Responsibility for the operation of the Surgery Department, Sterilization Department, and Endoscopy Department when Manager is not present.
- Assumes daily responsibility for coordination of the surgical schedule to assure the most efficient utilization of the operating rooms.
- Monitor case progression to identify potential schedule changes.
- Assigns, coordinates and monitors utilization of personnel and facilities. Provides for the assignment of lunch and break relief for intraoperative staff.
- Collaborates with charge anesthesiologist to ensure that the schedule runs efficiently in accordance with policies and protocols.
- Provides assistance and leadership to the staff to ensure departmental objectives and assignments are accomplished as scheduled.
- Acts as a resource person for clinical care problems in all areas.
- Markets department's services and equipment to physicians.
- Works to maintain a positive team relationship with physicians and coworkers.
- Monitors/coordinates special equipment.
- Evaluates the level of patient care delivered in the operating room and recommends changes to ensure compliance with established standards of nursing care.
- Coordination of staff work and vacation schedules to provide adequate staff availability for scheduled caseload.
- Supervise and assist various specialty Lead RN's as needed.
- Ensure desired level of Productivity is achieved through appropriate staffing levels, monitor for correct clocking practices, and ensuring that specialty Lead RN's are held accountable for their employees accomplishing their assigned duties.
- Be available for Phone calls and act as a liaison for the surgery department during off hours to aid in managing the Surgery Schedule and employee issues that may present themselves.
- Organizes, develops, implements, and modifies schedule planning and schedule administration program based on facility goals and objectives in conjunction with the ADSS.
- Collaborates with Education Coordinator to identify and facilitate staff developmental needs as they relate to schedule planning and administration.
- Contributes to development of QI standards for schedule planning and administration with subsequent implementation and maintenance of ongoing program.
- Participates actively in departmental meetings and committees to promote professional practice; problem solving, generates ideas and promotes change.
- Attends in-service programs and seminars to enhance knowledge of scheduling management and clinical practice.
- Demonstrates understanding of unit standards, policies and procedures and relates them appropriately to personnel.
- Reviews and recommends procedure/policy revisions and staffing changes necessary to delivery of quality patient care.
- Provides for instruction on the correct care and handling of supplies and equipment to ensure their proper function.
- Monitors nursing operative practices, correct aseptic techniques and infection control procedures.
- Monitors and provides staff participation at mandatory in-service education: including Fire, Safety, Infection control, and disaster plan.
- Coordinates nursing and surgical scrub technician students with students' instructors.
- Participates with In-service for staff development.
- Supports and assists with staff orientation.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations with all constituencies and cooperates harmoniously with others in the accomplishments of department's goals in meeting the needs of quality patient care.
- Communicates with ancillary departments to define and resolve specific problem areas and ensure continuity in patient care.
- Interprets patients' and surgeons' needs to all personnel and provides supervision and instruction when necessary to meet these needs perioperatively.
- Communicates schedule delays and changes to anesthesiology, surgeons, and nurse managers, and establishes appropriate schedule modifications.
- Communicates with staff, anesthesia providers, and surgeons to assess needs and problem solve. Directs concern to OR Manager.
- Ensures that the RN Leads are informing patient and families regarding the status of the procedure, especially in emergency and prolonged procedures, after consultation with staff physician/room staff. Be available to perform this role when RN Leads are not able.
- Communicates performance expectations for control desk, off-shift and holding staff.
- Demonstrates ability to provide clear and concise directions.
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others and promote good interpersonal rapport among others.
- Demonstrates win/win attitude & problem solving skills.
- Be available to Circulate, Scrub, and Precept as needed to assist with the department's needs.
- Staff perceives you to be fair, approachable, and able to facilitate positive outcomes.
- Regularly seeks input from physicians regarding satisfaction with level of patient care and/or quality concerns.
- Ensure that staff work schedule, Call schedule, and vacation schedules are out weeks in advance in order to provide adequate staffing for daily Surgery schedule.
- Demonstrates support for departmental and institutional leadership and Methodist Health Service Corporation.
- Assist with employee satisfaction.
- Participate with personnel and staff development: Demonstrates clinical competence and perceived as a clinical resource to staff.
- Maintains confidential information.
- Development & Patient Education
- Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
- Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's and their families' age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:
Responsibilities
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS: Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.
- Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes.
- Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
- Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes.
- Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes/goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shift.
- Modifies plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition.
- Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports.
- Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continued self-development.
- Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise.
- Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice.
- Promotes the professional development of self and team members
- Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others.
- Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable).
- Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).
- Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.
- Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.
- Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs.
- Recognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.
- Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment.
- Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptions.
- Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs.
- Collaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomes.
- Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately.
- Provides goal-focused shift report.
- Advocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessary.
- Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity.
- Chooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others: gives and accepts constructive feedback to/from peers.
- Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
- Takes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.
- Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy/procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.
- Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
- Utilizes SVI patient education system as a resource for patients and family members.
- Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care, evidence based practices, national patient safety goals, core measures and other quality initiatives undertaken by the unit/hospital
- Works with interdisciplinary team in identifying opportunities for improvement in patient care and patient/family satisfaction
- Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction (patient, family, departments, physicians).
- Participates in the implementation of Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Promptly and efficiently follows up on patient/family requests/needs - anticipates patient/family needs.
- Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction; utilizes organizational service excellence standards.
- Serves on unit based councils
- Identifies practice problems on the unit
- Implements changes in own clinical practice based on literature and unit process improvement outcomes.
- Works on assigned projects, data collection, audits as assigned.
About Us
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care.
We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
Compensation and Benefits
Position Title: Director of Manufacturing
Reports to: Head of Operations
Role Description
The Director of Manufacturing will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of the manufacturing facility. This individual will be responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and ensuring the smooth operation of all activities within the plant, with an emphasis on maintaining high productivity, efficiency, safety, and the highest quality standards. The Director of Manufacturing will collaborate with various departments, which include Product Development, Marketing and Accounting, in support of all commercial and financial objectives. Departments under Director of Manufacturing’s direct leadership include production, quality control, maintenance, and logistics.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, technicians, and production staff in eyewear frame manufacturing to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve product quality, process capability, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Partner with design and product development team to transition new frame designs into scalable, stable production.
• Manage day-to-day operations of in-house frame manufacturing.
• Manage capital projects and equipment upgrades to enhance production capabilities and support scaling initiatives.
• Champion a culture of craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Product Engineering & Product Development Support
• Develop industry standards and provide DFM (Design for Manufacturability) feedback during early design phases, influencing materials, tolerances, and construction methods for new eyewear frames.
• Translate product design into production-ready engineering documentation, including drawings, BOMs, specifications, and process routings.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers and product designers to develop innovative solutions for frame construction, hinge integration, and surface finishing.
• Assist in the technical training of product development and production staff on new materials and processes.
• Document, standardize, and improve processes across machining, shaping, assembly, and finishing operations.
• Introduce and sustain lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve quality, and shorten lead times.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process and product issues.
• Maintain equipment capability and recommend capital investments in manufacturing technology. • Implement measurement and inspection methods for critical-to-quality features. Operational Excellence
• Develop metrics for yield, cycle time, and productivity to develop consistent, manual master planning for more predictable production throughput.
• Coordinate with supply chain and vendor partners on components and outsourced processes (e.g., plating, coatings, laser engraving).
- Team Leadership: Successfully manages the manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design teams, comprised of a skilled labor pool of exempt and non-exempt employees. Direct and lead the team with clear priorities and goals in support of broader business initiatives and to ensure quality, efficiency and collaboration at all times. Actively develops supervisors and leads to engage and motivate the workforce. Provides ongoing training/support for continuous skill development.
- Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate existing processes to enhance output; leverage industry expertise as well as manufacturing background to implement the most efficient manufacturing solutions for eyewear production. Identify and implement new technologies, and systems to enhance resource use and streamline operations. Constantly strive to improve the operation in support of business goals and market needs (quality, cost, efficiency, timeliness etc.)
- Equipment & Machinery Oversight: Strong knowledge of specialized equipment and machinery, with the ability to diagnose, repair, and source parts, especially in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with executive leadership and other departments to achieve organizational goals and ensure operational efficiency. Key stakeholders include Product Development, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Purchasing
- Alignment with Business Plan: Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure manufacturing plans meet the expectations of the business (ie: COGS, timing, quality etc).
- Budget Mgt and Cost Control: Establish appropriate annual plans and budgets in support of production forecasts and actively manage labor and raw material costs to ensure targets are met. Sets the foundation for growth, scalability and profitability in the manufacturing center.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Engineering, or other industry-related field required; MBA preferred At least ten years of manufacturing experience
- Prior experience leading teams and managing complex initiatives
Position Details
- Full-time onsite position based at our Vernon Hills, IL Headquarters
Pelstar LLC isan ISO 13485 and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of Class I medical devices under the Health o meter Professional and Bridge Healthcare brands. We are seeking a motivated quality professional to own and lead quality and regulatory as the company’s Quality Manager. Our products, trusted across the full continuum of care—from physician offices and long-term care facilities to acute care and ambulatory surgery centers—are distributed across North America and extend globally into South America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Role Overview: The Quality Manager serves as the company’s authority for quality and regulatory compliance, operating in close partnership with Engineering and executive leadership. The role holds final quality decision authority for product release, supplier qualification, and process changes. This is a primarily on-site, hands-on leadership role with limited flexibility based on business needs responsible for ensuring effective execution of QMS processes and data-driven quality decisions. This position reports to the head of Engineering, with direct and regular engagement with the CEO/President to ensure alignment on quality and regulatory priorities. The role currently has no direct reports and leverages internal and external support resources to support QMS activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as FDA Management Representative with final quality decision authority and responsibility for regulatory compliance and QMS effectiveness
- Own, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO 13485 and ISO 9001-certified QMS, including leading audits, CAPAs, and management reviews
- Establish and oversee part and product inspections and release activities, including direct execution as needed and final review/approval of delegated acceptance decisions
- Oversee supplier qualification, monitoring, and compliance with regulatory and quality requirements, and serve as the U.S. Agent for designated foreign suppliers
- Direct and coordinate internal resources, in collaboration with functional leaders, to meet quality and regulatory objectives
- Analyze quality data, trends, and risk using appropriate statistical methods
- Drive quality culture and cross-functional engagement by promoting a customer- and patient-oriented culture (weighEasier®) and communicating quality objectives and risks across the organization
- Travel up to 5%
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering, Science, or a related technical field preferred. Additional relevant education is a plus.
- 6+ years of quality/regulatory experience in a regulated environment, including 4+ years in medical devices within a certified quality system (e.g., ISO 13485)
- Demonstrated experience owning quality and/or regulatory processes and final decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of technical, quality, or regulatory experience in medical devices
- Prior experience serving as FDA Management Representative
- Experience managing team or external vendors with demonstrated independent decision authority
- Strong statistical analysis background – ASQ, RAPS, Lean, or similar certifications preferred
- Experience with similar technologies to existing product families
Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive suite of health benefits, tailored to support the wellbeing of our team members and their families.
Location: On-site, McCook, IL 60525
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Job Title: Medical Device Packaging Design Engineer
Location: On-site in Huntley, IL
Position Brief:
The Chatham Group Advanced Materials and Technologies Recruiting Team is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Medical Device Packaging Design Engineer for a client in the specialty packaging technology industry. This is a mid-junior level position that requires hands-on experience with rigid thermoformed packaging design concepts with experience in medical device packaging and sterile polymer barrier systems. You will work closely with the manufacturing engineering and quality assurance teams to deliver compliant and production ready packaging solutions for new and existing products.
Responsibilities:
- Design medical device packaging systems from initial concept through testing and production using CAD programs, particularly SolidWorks
- Use CAD programs to develop 3D models and assemblies as well as 2D drawings for specification
- Evaluate various polymeric materials such as PET, HIPS, Polypropylene, etc for their performance properties such as wall thickness, strength, rigidity, sterilization, and more
- Create prototype products using existing tooling or 3D printing technologies and conduct feasibility reviews for functional integrity, stackability, etc
- Lead the IQ/OQ/PQ product validation process and comply with ISO 13485 standards for medical device quality
- Manage ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2 compliance process for medical device packaging sterilization
Requirements:
- BS in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or Mechanical Engineering
- 4-5 years of experience in packaging design with ideally around 2 years of experience in medical device packaging
- High proficiency with CAD programs, particularly SolidWorks
- Working knowledge of thin-gauge thermoformed packing design
- Understanding of medical packaging standards, sterilization techniques, etc
- Experience with clean room manufacturing environments
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and relocation may be provided to qualified candidates.
Job Title: Packaging Design Engineer
Industry: Thermoformed Food Grade and Consumer Grade Packaging Products
Location: On-site in the DeKalb, IL Area
Position Brief:
The Chatham Group Advanced Materials and Technologies Recruiting Team is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Packaging Design Engineer for a client in the specialty packaging technology industry. This is a mid-junior level position that requires hands-on experience with rigid thermoformed packaging design concepts with experience in sustainable food grade and/or consumer packaging technology and manufacturing methods. You will work closely with the manufacturing engineering and quality assurance teams to deliver compliant and production ready packaging solutions for new and existing products.
Responsibilities:
- Design food device packaging systems from initial concept through testing and production using CAD programs, particularly SolidWorks
- Focus on Thermoforming technologies to develop portion-separated trays, blister packs, tubs, clamshells, etc
- Use CAD programs to develop 3D models and assemblies as well as 2D drawings for specification
- Evaluate various polymeric materials such as PET, HIPS, PVC, etc for their performance properties such as wall thickness, strength, rigidity, and more
- Create prototype products using new or existing tooling, and/or 3D printing technologies and conduct feasibility reviews for functional integrity, stackability, etc
- Lead the IQ/OQ/PQ product validation process and comply with ISO manufacturing quality standards
Requirements:
- BS in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Mechanical Engineering, or other highly relevant field
- 3+ years of experience in packaging design preferably in thermoformed food grade or consumer packaging
- High proficiency with CAD programs, particularly SolidWorks
- Working knowledge of thin-gauge thermoformed packing design
- Understanding of product lifecycle and circularity in packaging design
- Ability to conduct market research and potentially attend trade shows
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and relocation may be provided to qualified candidates.
Technical Account Manager – Korean Speaking (Mechanical)
Chicago, Illinois (Frequent International Travel)
$130,000 + Bonus + Progression + Full Benefits
Excellent opportunity on offer for a Korean-speaking Mechanical Engineer to join a global engineering organization in a customer-facing, technically focused role supporting international OEM customers.
On offer is a position where you will act as the link between customers and engineering teams, helping translate requirements, support technical discussions, and ensure projects are delivered effectively.
The company is a well-established international business operating across automotive and advanced manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a bilingual engineer who can support Korean customers and work closely with US-based teams.
In this role, you will be involved in technical discussions, reviewing CAD designs, and coordinating with internal teams to ensure solutions meet customer and operational requirements.
This role is ideal for a Korean speaking engineer who enjoys working with people and wants to move into a more customer-facing position without stepping into a traditional sales role.
The Role:
• Acting as the technical interface between customers and engineering teams
• Supporting customer discussions and reviewing 3D CAD designs (SolidWorks)
• Translating requirements into clear technical direction
• Coordinating with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing
• Supporting project delivery from a technical standpoint
• Full package: $130,000 + Bonus + Progression + Full Benefits
The Person:
• Fluent in Korean and English
• Background in Mechanical Engineering (or similar)
• Experience with 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar)
• Some customer or supplier interaction experience
• Interested in a customer-facing technical role
Key Words: Korean Speaking Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Account Manager, SolidWorks, 3D CAD, Automotive, OEM, Bilingual Engineer, Customer-Facing Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering