DEXTOX RN REGISTRY

Sinai Chicago • Chicago, IL

5d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) implements and supervises nursing services in medical detoxification programs. The RN assesses patients, identifies problems, develops and implements plans of care, delivers and delegates care, evaluates outcomes, promotes patient and family education, and involves patients, families, and other health care team members in planning and care delivery. Care considers the whole person, including physiological, psychological, and spiritual aspects, as well as age, developmental level, learning ability, health status, and belief system.

The RN provides leadership by guiding, directing, teaching, coaching, and motivating individuals and groups. The role requires communication and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other health care professionals, including participation in multidisciplinary care planning and problem-solving. The RN contributes to professional growth by sharing and gaining knowledge and participating in formal and informal continuing education and research. The RN works within the Mission, Vision, and Values of Holy Cross Hospital.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• BLS CPR for Healthcare Providers certification; CPR certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of principles of aging, physical limitations, age-associated illnesses, and the unique psychological needs of patients age 16 and older.
• Knowledge of EKG and arrhythmia assessment and interpretation.
• Knowledge of ventilator management.
• Completion of an arrhythmia assessment and interpretation class within 4 months of hire.
• Compliance with PPD requirements.
• Leadership ability.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of experience within a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and supervise nursing services in medical detoxification programs.
• Assess patient status, identify problems, and develop and implement plans of care.
• Deliver and delegate care and evaluate care delivery.
• Promote patient and family education and involve them and other health care team members in care planning and implementation.
• Provide care that considers patients’ physiological, psychological, and spiritual needs, along with age, developmental level, learning ability, health status, and belief system.
• Guide, direct, teach, coach, and motivate individuals or groups to accomplish goals.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and other health care professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and problem-solving.
• Share, gain, and contribute knowledge through continuing education and research.
• Operate within the Mission, Vision, and Values of Holy Cross Hospital.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical ladder
• PTO
• 403(b) with matching contributions
• Annual CPR courses offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree