RN - Occupational Health - per diem
About The Position
The RN - Occupational Health develops and evaluates individualized plans of care, assesses patients and collects health data, communicates with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams, and documents care. The nurse provides individualized patient and family education, psychological support, and assistance to technical staff with procedures and treatments. The role also contributes to peer development, performance improvement, nursing research, and evidence-based care. If skilled, the nurse conducts daily rounds for wound, ostomy, and skin care patients and monitors treatment effectiveness. The nurse complies with HIPAA regulations and assists with transporting acutely ill patients as needed. This is a per-diem, as-needed position located at 800 W Central Rd in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional travel required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
- Active Illinois Registered Nurse license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One year of ICU or ER experience.
- One year of radiology nursing experience.
- One year of wound/ostomy experience.
- Successful completion of a Wound Ostomy Associate class.
Responsibilities
- Develop and systematically revise plans of care, interventions, diagnoses, and expected outcomes based on patient progress.
- Assess patients and collect health data involving patients, families, and other health care providers.
- Communicate plans of care with patients and families, respecting patient wishes and using mutual goal setting; communicate relevant patient data to physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
- Document patient health data, interventions, and communications.
- Individualize patient and family teaching based on learning needs, cultural background, learning style, and barriers; provide education on disease management, emergency care, and medications when appropriate.
- Identify community resources that support patient self-management.
- Contribute to the professional development of peers, students, and other health care providers; share knowledge, provide feedback, and assign or delegate tasks as needed.
- Provide psychological support and nurture a compassionate environment.
- Assist technical staff with contrast injections, venipuncture, drug administration, oxygen therapy, and IV management.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and nursing research, stay current with wound, ostomy, and skin care practices, and support evidence-based care.
- If skilled, conduct daily rounds of wound, ostomy, and skin care patients and monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist with transporting acutely ill patients as needed.
Benefits
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free parking.
- Wellness Program Savings Plan.
- Health Savings Account options.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Community involvement opportunities.
