Temporary Registry Registered Nurse RN - Medical Surgical
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides safe, direct patient care in the Medical-Surgical Unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse is accountable for the care of assigned patients and works within the scope of practice. The role includes guiding patient and family education and the activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care. The nurse communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring information, diagnostic study results, abnormal findings, and symptoms, and responds promptly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment response. Patient privacy and confidentiality must be maintained. This is a temporary internal registry assignment expected to last 12 weeks. Staffing needs will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and may be adjusted based on operational requirements. The role is based at Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and offers a stated rate of $60.00 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined during hiring based on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Hold a current, valid State Registered Nurse License.
- Maintain a current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.
- Have at least one year of experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital.
- Obtain a current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain it; this qualification is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Critical Care Course.
- Current ACLS (AHA) certificate.
- Critical care experience.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide safe direct patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Deliver care within the scope of practice and remain accountable for assigned patients.
- Guide patient and family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care.
- Communicate changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, including hemodynamic monitoring, diagnostic study results, abnormal results, and symptoms.
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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