Registered Nurse, Inpatient, Registry, Days

UChicago Medicine•Crown Point, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine Crown Point, part of an integrated academic and community health system, is seeking a Registry Inpatient Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Unit in Crown Point, Indiana. The facility is a two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital. The Inpatient Registered Nurse performs primary nursing functions—including assessing, planning, directing, providing, and evaluating care—for patients of all ages experiencing illness or trauma. The nurse serves as a professional role model, encourages teamwork, and collaborates with clinical and front office staff, administration, and other professional disciplines to deliver high-quality care, optimal patient outcomes, and strong patient satisfaction.

Requirements

Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Indiana.
At least 3 years of experience in a hospital progressive care or intensive care unit, or equivalent experience.
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage care in accordance with established nursing standards and practices, Indiana requirements, and hospital accrediting-body requirements.
Initiate care to stabilize patients and help manage life-support needs in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff; perform appropriate admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Provide high-quality bedside care, administer treatments under direct physician supervision, anticipate patient needs, and respond appropriately.
Document services accurately, concisely, thoroughly, and on time in the medical record.
Collect laboratory samples and perform testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
Perform laboratory quality controls and assessments, as well as routine maintenance and function checks according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Participate in QAPI activities, accreditation preparation and surveys, and maintaining accreditation, state, and CMS standards.
Attend applicable facility meetings, training, and development workshops, and review and understand required policies and procedures.
Ensure appropriate supplies, medical equipment, and medications are available and that par levels meet patient and facility needs.
Prepare patient meals according to orders and facility protocols.
Act as case manager for patients under their care.