Registered Nurse (RN) Urgent Aid, Full-Time (36Hours), Day Shift

UChicago Medicine•Flossmoor, IL

4d•$39 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Urgent Aid at the Family Care Center in Flossmoor. This is a 100% onsite position; the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. The role coordinates and provides direct nursing care using the nursing process, collaborates with physicians on patient care plans and outcomes, and provides complex nursing skills appropriate to the age and needs of patients. The nurse also serves as a resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader to colleagues, monitors care quality and patient satisfaction, pursues professional development, and helps ensure effective daily department operations. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, with a 12-hour day shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and complying with flu vaccination requirements before hire. Medical and religious vaccination exemptions will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

At least 1 year of Emergency Department or Med/Surg experience.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an ADN.
Current Registered Nurse licensure from the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, or a valid temporary permit to practice nursing in Illinois.
Must have worked in an acute care or related role providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.
Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
PALS certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver care in a financially responsible manner while conserving resources, supporting budget and staffing guidelines, and ensuring patient safety.
Follow proper patient identification procedures before providing care.
Design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process, and advocate for patients and families.
Initiate patient assessments upon presentation to Urgent Aid and complete them in accordance with unit standards.
Use interviewing skills to identify the patient's chief complaint.
Coordinate and prioritize diagnostic testing according to diagnosis and individual patient needs.
Handle emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
Maintain effective verbal and written communication with patients, families or significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Promote a safe environment by applying and enforcing infection-control and safety practices and procedures in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation in the Urgent Aid record according to approved policies and procedures.
Participate in orienting new staff and identify appropriate learning opportunities as a resource to the unit.
Coordinate emergency team response and equipment availability, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend changes to departmental protocols.
Meet requirements of JCAHO and other regulatory bodies for practice, patient care, and quality improvement.
Meet career and professional development requirements by maintaining appropriate certifications, pursuing further education, and preparing and presenting department in-services.
Help other team members enhance their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting the position.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or customer needs.