Registered Nurse - Registry Level III - MedSurg / Tele PRN

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Registry provides patient care using current nursing practices, focusing on patient needs and demonstrating care, concern, respect, and cooperation. As a contributing member of the healthcare team, the nurse develops and provides a comprehensive plan of care for assigned MedSurg/Tele patients. This is a PRN, part-time, day-shift position requiring fourteen 12-hour shifts during each six-week scheduling period. Three shifts must be on weekends, and the schedule includes one summer and one winter holiday. The nurse assesses patients and families, implements physician orders, administers medications, performs prescribed treatments and testing, and documents care. The role includes developing and revising care plans with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; coordinating care and discharge planning; providing patient and family education; supporting quality improvement; and mentoring or assisting other staff as directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing.
1–2 years of previous job-related experience.
Basic Life Support (CPR).
Valid Illinois driver's license.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
Fourteen 12-hour day shifts per six-week scheduling period, including three weekend shifts and one summer and one winter holiday.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of patients and families.
Clarify and implement physician orders by administering medications and performing prescribed treatments and testing, with appropriate documentation.
Recognize symptoms and establish priorities according to the patient's condition.
Document ongoing assessments of patients' physical and emotional status.
Obtain patient and/or family information to develop an appropriate plan of treatment.
Formulate, implement, and continually revise care plans based on ongoing assessments and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete required documentation and communicate effectively to meet patient and family needs and regulatory requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and department information.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and follow department documentation policies.
Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
Assist with daily oversight of clinical staff when directed by the manager, and provide requested feedback regarding non-licensed personnel's work-related skills.
Mentor and precept new staff and serve as a resource to non-licensed or non-nurse personnel.
Use time and resources effectively to support quality and cost outcomes.
Identify discharge-planning needs as part of care planning and notify patients and family members appropriately.
Assess patient and family education needs, readiness to learn, and learning ability; provide and document health education and learning outcomes, including understanding and return demonstrations when appropriate.