Registered Nurse - PACU - Days/Evenings
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides post-anesthesia care in Chicago, working full time on 10-hour shifts with rotating start times between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The role includes call requirements. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families, maintaining competency in current nursing standards and integrating ethical provisions, evidence-based practice, and research into care. The nurse helps maintain a safe therapeutic work environment, responds to emergencies, promotes safety, guides and supervises staff, contributes to colleagues’ professional development, and continues their own professional growth. Documentation must be thorough and timely. Other related duties may be assigned or requested. Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Its more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians provide care through more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals. The organization describes its culture as focused on connection, belonging, learning, excellence, and safe, seamless, personal care.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Hold an Illinois RN license.
- Hold CPR/BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Hold ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Have PALS certification through the American Heart Association within three months of starting.
- Have reliable transportation for floating.
- Demonstrate mastery of nursing skills.
- Communicate effectively.
- Experienced RNs must be able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a staff nurse is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients and their families.
- Maintain competency in current standards of nursing practice.
- Interact with and contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Integrate ethical provisions into all areas of nursing practice.
- Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice.
- Recognize and adjust to situations that vary from the norm.
- Promote safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries.
- Guide and supervise staff in the provision of patient care.
- Enhance personal professional growth and development.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic working environment and recognize when action is needed in emergencies.
- Complete documentation thoroughly and promptly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, based on the employee’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- 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
