RN - Occupational Health - per diem
About The Position
The RN - Occupational Health develops, implements, and evaluates patient-centered plans of care. The role assesses patients and collects health data in collaboration with patients, families, and other healthcare providers; communicates care plans and patient information to patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams; and documents assessments, interventions, and communications. The nurse provides individualized patient and family education, identifies community resources that support disease self-management, and offers psychological support in a compassionate care environment. The position may assist technical staff with contrast injections, venipuncture, medication administration, oxygen therapy, and IV management. It also supports professional development and clinical education, delegates tasks as needed, and participates in performance improvement and nursing research. The nurse keeps current with wound, ostomy, and skin care practices, supports evidence-based care, and, if skilled, conducts daily rounds and monitors treatment plans. The role complies with HIPAA regulations and assists with transporting acutely ill patients as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Active Illinois State Nursing License from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- 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 plans of care that identify interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
- Evaluate patient progress and systematically revise diagnoses, interventions, and expected outcomes as needed.
- Assess patients and collect health data involving patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
- Communicate care plans regularly to patients and families, acknowledge their perceptions and wishes, and establish mutual goals.
- Communicate patient data to physicians and interdisciplinary team members to address care needs.
- Document patient health data, interventions, and communications.
- Individualize patient and family teaching based on learning needs, cultural background, learning style, and barriers.
- Teach disease management strategies, emergency care, and drug information when appropriate.
- Identify community resources that support patient self-management of disease.
- Contribute to the professional development of peers, students, and other healthcare providers by sharing knowledge and feedback and supporting clinical education.
- Assign or delegate tasks as needed.
- Provide psychological support and foster a compassionate environment.
- Assist technical staff with contrast injections, venipuncture, medication administration, oxygen therapy, and IV management.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and nursing research.
- Keep current with wound, ostomy, and skin care research and practice through professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning.
- Support staff in using research and providing evidence-based care.
- If skilled, conduct daily rounds of wound, ostomy, and skin care patients and monitor the effectiveness of treatment plans and related care.
- Comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in transporting acutely ill patients as needed.
Benefits
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Various 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.
