RN - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Nights
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) in Chicago, Illinois. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights, from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The role may require floating to other inpatient units as needed, and requires working every other weekend and rotating holidays. The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families. The role also supports safe, evidence-based nursing practice, contributes to colleagues’ professional development, guides and supervises staff, and maintains timely, thorough documentation. Endeavor Health describes itself as a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties, with more than 25,000 team members, more than 6,000 physicians, over 300 ambulatory locations, and eight acute care hospitals.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Demonstrate mastery of nursing skills.
- Communicate effectively and be able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
- Hold current Illinois nursing licensure.
- Hold American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Obtain American Heart Association ACLS certification within three months of hire.
- Obtain NIHSS certification within one month of hire.
- PALS and NRP may be required within six months, depending on unit requirements.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a staff nurse.
- At least one year of cardiac telemetry experience.
- Critical care experience.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients and their families.
- Maintain competency in accordance with current standards of practice.
- Contribute to the professional development of peers and colleagues.
- Integrate ethical provisions into nursing practice.
- Apply evidence-based practice and research findings to 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 providing patient care.
- Support personal professional growth and development.
- Maintain a safe therapeutic working environment and recognize when action is needed in emergencies.
- Complete documentation thoroughly and on time.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Benefits
- Premium pay, such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
- 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.
- Discounted 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
Education Level
Associate degree
