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

University of Chicago•Calumet City, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Urgent Aid at UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital’s Family Care Center in Calumet City coordinates and delivers direct nursing care using the nursing process. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other care team members to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care and outcomes. The role also serves as a resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for colleagues and supports effective daily department operations. This is a 100% onsite position for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area, with a day shift of 12 hours and a 0.9 FTE. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Deliver direct patient 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.
Advocate for patients and their families.
Initiate and complete patient assessments according to unit standards, including identifying the chief complaint through interviewing.
Coordinate and prioritize diagnostic testing based on patient diagnoses and individual needs.
Respond to emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
Communicate effectively with patients, families or significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Promote a safe environment by following infection-control and safety practices and procedures.
Document patient care accurately and completely in the Urgent Aid record according to approved policies and procedures.
Participate in orienting new staff and identify appropriate learning opportunities.
Coordinate emergency team response and equipment availability, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend protocol changes.
Meet requirements of JCAHO and other regulatory bodies for practice, patient care, and quality improvement.
Meet 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.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or customer needs.