Registered Nurse, Inpatient, Registry, Days

University of Chicago•Crown Point, IN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

UChicago Medicine Crown Point is seeking a Registry Inpatient Registered Nurse for its Inpatient Unit in Crown Point, Indiana. The nurse performs primary nursing functions—including assessing, planning, directing, performing, and evaluating care—for patients of all ages experiencing illness or trauma. The nurse serves as a professional role model, promotes teamwork, and collaborates with clinical and front office staff, administration, and other professional disciplines to support high-quality care, optimal patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction. The position is registry (.10 FTE), with day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule is one 12-hour shift per two-week pay period, totaling three shifts in six weeks; one shift must be on a weekend. The role also requires one summer holiday, one winter holiday, and one special day during the calendar year.

Requirements

Hold an active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Indiana.
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience in a hospital progressive care or intensive care unit, or equivalent experience.
Hold active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Hold ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Manage care according to established nursing standards and practices defined by Indiana and hospital accrediting bodies.
Initiate care to stabilize patients and help manage life-support needs in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.
Perform appropriate admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Provide bedside care and administer treatments under the direct supervision of a physician, anticipating and responding to patient needs.
Document services provided accurately, concisely, thoroughly, and in a timely manner in the medical record.
Collect laboratory samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
Perform laboratory quality controls, assessments, and routine maintenance and function checks according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Participate in QAPI activities, accreditation preparation and surveys, and maintaining accreditation, state, and CMS standards.
Attend applicable facility meetings, training, and development workshops, and review and understand required policies and procedures.
Ensure supplies, medical equipment, and medications are available and that par levels meet patient and facility needs.
Prepare patient meals in accordance with orders and facility protocols.
Act as case manager for patients under the nurse’s care.