SRH SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING POOL RN

Sinai Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse is accountable for providing patient care according to the stated behaviors and responsibilities. The role floats between assigned sites and provides nursing care on assigned units; site and unit assignments may change routinely. The nurse individualizes interventions for patients with non-routine problems and uses the nursing process to assess and address complex variables and relationships in patient data.

The position includes planning and implementing care, including discharge planning and referrals to support patients and families and expedite discharge. The nurse implements physician and nursing orders, involves patients and families in care, anticipates emergencies, uses equipment and supplies safely and efficiently, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members. The nurse may function as a charge nurse, guide ancillary personnel, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to education, research, unit standards, and student and staff clinical experiences.

The role reports to the Manager of Supplemental Staff and the manager of the assigned unit. This is a registry (per diem), as-needed position. Registry caregivers work fewer than 1,000 hours in a calendar year and may provide supplemental coverage or cover caregivers during leave or illness.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation programs.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience within the area of desired practice.
• At least 1 year of independent, direct patient-care experience.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC and MEDITECH software systems.

Responsibilities

• Float between assigned sites and provide nursing care on assigned units; assignments may change routinely.
• Individualize nursing interventions for patients with non-routine problems and use the nursing process to assess complex patient data.
• Include discharge needs in care planning and initiate referrals to assist patients and families and expedite discharge.
• Implement physician and nursing orders, involving patients, families, and significant others as appropriate.
• Take appropriate action in anticipation of potential life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and cost-effectively; correct actual or potential staff, environmental, or equipment deficiencies.
• Organize and prioritize nursing activities efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop a common approach or modify health care needs.
• Guide and inform ancillary personnel in performing technical skills.
• Reinforce customer service principles, function as a charge nurse, and maintain confidentiality regarding patients and staff.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility beyond the assigned patient-care duties and complete a self-evaluation identifying strengths and development needs.
• Participate in educational opportunities, continuing education, unit programs, and clinical experiences for students and staff.
• Complete mandatory education, including fire, safety, infection control, and CPR requirements.
• Keep informed about nursing research and professional advances and develop awareness of the relationship between research and nursing practice.
• Participate in developing unit-specific standards of care and collecting data to support research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.
• Employer-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Student loan assistance.
• For registry caregivers, eligibility is limited to City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave (Sick-C), PPO Medical Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and non-match-eligible contributions to the Sinai Health System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level