Registered Nurse, Overflow PCU Nights, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc. • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Baptist South is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Overflow PCU, working full-time nights. The nurse provides and coordinates patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes organizing and supervising care provided by supportive personnel and coordinating services provided by ancillary departments. The nurse works with patients and their significant others or families to develop individualized plans of care, educates them about disease processes and care plans, and serves as a patient advocate. Care may involve medical, surgical, chronic, or other conditions, including minor injuries and illnesses. The nurse also interacts with physicians and other hospital departments and participates in staff meetings and unit activities.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Hospital experience.
• Diploma nurses must have 5+ years of progressive care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS) degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of cardiac experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of telemetry experience.
• Med/Surg, PCU, and critical care nursing background.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients requiring treatment for medical, surgical, chronic, or other conditions, including minor injuries and illnesses.
• Use the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to address patient needs.
• Organize and supervise care provided by supportive personnel.
• Coordinate care provided by ancillary services.
• Include patients and their significant others or families in developing individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes and plans of care.
• Serve as a patient advocate.
• Embrace and uphold the hospital mission statement.
• Interact with physicians and other hospital departments.
• Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities.

Benefits

• New hires are eligible for a $3,750 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree