RN - Intermediate Care Unit - Per Diem - Days
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Intermediate Care Unit at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This per diem, day-shift position requires at least 48 hours of work every six weeks, including 24 hours of weekend time. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The nurse must attend nursing orientation on Monday through Thursday of the first week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and on Tuesday of the second week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No travel is required. The nurse assesses patients and collects health data with patients, families, and other healthcare providers; coordinates safe, timely, and appropriate care; communicates effectively with customers; and provides individualized patient and family education. The nurse also participates in quality improvement and maintains knowledge of current nursing standards, laws, and regulations.
Requirements
- Successful completion of an associate's degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Must be able to work at least 48 hours every six weeks, including 24 hours of weekend time.
- Must attend the specified nursing orientation sessions.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and collect health data involving patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Coordinate patient plans of care to ensure interventions are consistent, safe, timely, and appropriate.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with customers in person, by phone, and in writing.
- Individualize patient and family teaching based on an assessment of their learning needs.
- Participate in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice through quality improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional knowledge of current nursing practice standards, laws, and regulations.
Benefits
- Eligibility for an Annual Incentive Plan, for eligible positions.
- Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, where applicable.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
- Career pathways for professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness program.
- Savings plan.
- Health savings account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
