Registered Nurse Intensive Care Full-time 7p to 7a

American Addiction Centers•Elgin, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. The ICU is a 30-bed unit and a Level 2 Trauma center. The role involves utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families throughout the continuum of care. The RN will monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence care outcomes, while upholding a culture of safety. The role also includes continuous evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes, safe administration of medications, treatments, and therapies, and effective communication and delegation. Professional development, adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics, and accurate EHR documentation are also key aspects. The nurse may be required to float to other units or facilities and must demonstrate age-appropriate care knowledge. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, providing care under various names across multiple states, with 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, recognized for clinical excellence in various specialties.

Requirements

Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).
Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Competitive Benefit Package
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment!
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program