Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department - Full-Time, Rotating

University of Chicago•Crown Point, IN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at UChicago Medicine Crown Point provides emergency nursing care to patients of all ages experiencing illness or trauma. The nurse assesses, plans, directs, performs, and evaluates patient care, and collaborates with physicians, clinical and front office staff, administrators, and other professional disciplines to support high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes. The role serves as a professional model for teamwork and patient satisfaction. UChicago Medicine Crown Point is a two-story, 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Northwest Indiana. Its emergency department provides immediate, 24/7 medical care. This is a 0.9 FTE position (36 hours) with a rotating shift and every-third-weekend rotation. The position is onsite in the Emergency Department and is non-union.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Indiana.
At least 3 years of experience in a hospital Emergency Department.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC credentials.

Responsibilities

Manage patient care according to established nursing standards and Indiana requirements, as well as hospital accrediting-body requirements.
Initiate care to stabilize patients and assist with life-support needs in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.
Carry out appropriate patient admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Provide high-quality bedside care, administer treatments under the direct supervision of a physician, anticipate patient needs, and respond accordingly.
Document services accurately, concisely, thoroughly, and promptly in the medical record.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and applicable policies and procedures.
Perform laboratory quality controls and assessments, along with routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Participate in QAPI activities, accreditation preparation and surveys, and the maintenance of 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 for patient care and that par levels meet patient and facility needs.