Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Registry, Rotating Shift

UChicago Medicine•Crown Point, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine Crown Point as a Registry Emergency Department Registered Nurse. UChicago Medicine is an integrated academic and community health system serving the suburbs of Chicago. Our Crown Point facility is a large multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana. The ED RN will perform primary nursing functions including assessing, planning, directing, performing, and evaluating patient care for all ages in the Emergency Room. This role involves collaborating with clinical and front office staff, administration, and other professional disciplines to ensure high-quality care, optimal patient outcomes, and high patient satisfaction. UChicago Medicine's emergency medicine experts provide 24/7 immediate medical care at the Crown Point facility.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, in good standing, licensed in the state of Indiana.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hospital Emergency Department.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, or ENPC required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates ability to manage care within the established standards of nursing care and practice as defined by the state of Indiana and required by hospital accrediting bodies.
Initiates care to stabilize patient and assists in managing life support needs by collaborating with Physicians and Clinical staff, demonstrating appropriate admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Provides high quality and high satisfaction bedside care and administers treatments under the direct supervision of the Physician, anticipating patient needs and responding accordingly.
Accurately and concisely documents services provided within the medical record in a thorough, timely manner.
Collects laboratory samples and performs lab testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
Demonstrates ability to perform laboratory Quality Controls and Assessments, and routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function according to Laboratory policy and procedures.
Participates in QAPI activities including participation in accreditation preparation and survey process and maintenance of accreditation, state, and CMS standards.
Attends and participates in all applicable facility meetings, training, and development workshops, and reviews/understands all required policies and procedures.
Ensures proper supplies, appropriate medical equipment and medications are available for patient care and par levels meet patient and facility needs.