Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Department | Full-Time | Rotating

UChicago Medicine•Crown Point, IN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse provides primary nursing care in the Emergency Room to patients of all ages experiencing illnesses or trauma requiring emergency attention. The role includes assessing, planning, directing, performing, and evaluating patient care. The nurse serves as a professional role model, encourages teamwork, and collaborates with clinical and front office staff, administration, and other professional disciplines to support high-quality care, optimal patient outcomes, and patient satisfaction. The position is based onsite at UChicago Medicine Crown Point, a multispecialty care center and micro-hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. The emergency department provides immediate, 24/7 medical care. This is a 0.9 FTE position (36 hours) on a rotating shift, with work every third weekend.

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 required.

Responsibilities

Manage care in accordance with nursing standards and practice defined by the state of Indiana and hospital accrediting bodies.
Initiate care to stabilize patients and assist with life-support needs in collaboration with physicians and clinical staff.
Perform 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 in a timely manner in the medical record.
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with CLIA regulations and established policies and procedures.
Perform laboratory quality controls and assessments, and routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function according to laboratory policies and procedures.
Participate in QAPI activities, accreditation preparation and surveys, and maintenance of accreditation, state, and CMS standards.
Attend and participate in 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.
Encourage teamwork and collaborate with clinical and front office staff, administration, and other professional disciplines.