Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Department | Part-Time Nights

UChicago Medicine • Crown Point, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse at UChicago Medicine Crown Point provides nursing care in the Emergency Room to patients of all ages experiencing illnesses or trauma requiring emergency attention. The nurse assesses, plans, directs, performs, and evaluates patient care, and serves as a professional role model by encouraging teamwork and collaborating with clinical and front office staff, administration, and other professional disciplines to support high-quality care, optimal patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction.

UChicago Medicine Crown Point is an academic and community health system facility in Crown Point, Indiana. Its Emergency Department provides immediate, 24/7 medical care.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse licensed in good standing in the state of Indiana.
• At least 3 years of experience in a hospital Emergency Department.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS or ENPC certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage care according to established nursing standards and practice, Indiana state requirements, and hospital accrediting-body requirements.
• Initiate care to stabilize patients and assist with life-support needs in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff; follow appropriate admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Provide high-quality bedside care and administer treatments under the direct supervision of a physician, anticipating and responding to patient needs.
• Document services accurately, concisely, thoroughly, and promptly 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 and assessments, as well as routine and periodic maintenance and function checks according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Participate in QAPI activities, accreditation preparation and surveys, and the maintenance of accreditation, state, and CMS standards.
• Attend applicable facility meetings, training, and development workshops, and review and understand required policies and procedures.
• Ensure appropriate supplies, medical equipment, and medications are available for patient care and that par levels meet patient and facility needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed