Registered Nurse, Overflow PCU Nights, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc.•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides for patient needs as recognized through use of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and the mission statement; organization and supervision of care provided by supportive personnel; coordination of care provided by ancillary services. Including patients and significant others (SO)/families in developing an individualized plan of care. Education of patients/SO/families to their disease process and plan of care. Serves as patient advocate and responsible for providing care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition, including chronic medical and minor injuries or illnesses. Diploma Nurses must have 5+ years of progressive care. As a Registered Nurse for Baptist Health you will: Provide care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition Embrace and uphold the hospital mission statement Educate patients and families to their disease process and plan of care Interact with physicians and other departments within the hospital Coordinate care provided by ancillary services Act as the patient advocate Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities

Requirements

Diploma Nurses must have 5+ years of progressive care
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Licensed Registered Nurse Required

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science in Nursing Or Diploma Nurse Or Degree Preferred: Bachelor of Arts/Science (BA/BS)
1-2 years Cardiac Experience Preferred
1-2 years Telemetry Experience
Hospital Experience

Responsibilities

Provides for patient needs as recognized through use of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and the mission statement
Organization and supervision of care provided by supportive personnel
Coordination of care provided by ancillary services
Including patients and significant others (SO)/families in developing an individualized plan of care
Education of patients/SO/families to their disease process and plan of care
Serves as patient advocate
Responsible for providing care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition, including chronic medical and minor injuries or illnesses
Provide care to patients requiring treatment of any medical, surgical, or other condition
Embrace and uphold the hospital mission statement
Educate patients and families to their disease process and plan of care
Interact with physicians and other departments within the hospital
Coordinate care provided by ancillary services
Act as the patient advocate
Participate in staff meetings and other unit activities