Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Aid, Registry, Rotating Shift

University of Chicago•Calumet City, IL

1d•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 performs direct nursing care using the nursing process. The RN collaborates with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and outcomes, and serves as a resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, peers, and other employees. The role requires complex nursing skills, appropriate delegation, and care tailored to the ages and needs of patients served within the Urgent Aid Scope of Care. The RN monitors care quality and patient satisfaction, supports effective daily department operations, and pursues professional development. This is a registry position with a rotating shift and a four-hour minimum shift. It is 100% onsite at the Calumet City Family Care Center, and the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. 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; ADN required.
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 an acute care or 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).
ACLS certification within 1 year of hire.
PALS certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

Deliver 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.
Assess patients upon presentation to Urgent Aid in accordance with unit standards and use interviewing skills to identify their chief complaint.
Coordinate and prioritize diagnostic testing according to diagnosis and individual patient needs.
Handle emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
Maintain effective verbal and written communication with patients, families or significant others, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Promote a safe environment by employing and enforcing infection-control and safety practices and procedures.
Document patient care accurately and completely in the Urgent Aid record in accordance with policies and procedures.
Participate in orienting new unit staff and identify appropriate learning opportunities as a resource.
Coordinate emergency team response and equipment availability, evaluate effectiveness, and recommend changes to departmental protocols.
Meet applicable JCAHO and other regulatory requirements 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.
Assist other team members in developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting the position.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or customer needs.