Registered Nurse - Special Care Nursery Transition Program - Nights
About The Position
Endeavor Elmhurst Hospital is delighted to offer a Special Care Nursery Nurse Transition Program. Our Special Care Nursery is a Level 2E with 10 beds and single room setup. This program is for experienced nurses who have a desire to transition into the Special Care Nursery. During this program, candidates will train with a nurse preceptor for 16 weeks and will have dedicated education time. Provides professional nursing care according to the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures. Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients’ condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients’ progress, and records pertinent observations. Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff. Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned unit or shift.
Requirements
- Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)
- Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure
- Current BLS through AHA
- Minimum 1 year of inpatient RN experience required
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) within six months of start date into position
Responsibilities
- Provides professional nursing care according to the Illinois Professional Registered Nurse Practice Act, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Employs critical thinking skills, assesses patients’ condition, recognizes changes, plans and evaluates care, monitors patients’ progress, and records pertinent observations.
- Delegates appropriate patient care tasks to other staff.
- Functions as a team member to fulfill unit goals.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
