RN, Surgical/Peds-$$
About The Position
The RN, Surgical/Peds administers the fundamentals of the nursing process and contributes to nursing assessments and the development and evaluation of care plans within an assigned unit, department, or specialty area. The role shares responsibility with other health care disciplines and reports to the Department of Nursing Director. The nurse provides patient care in an acute care setting, maintains patient records, administers medications and IV therapies, assesses patient and family education and discharge needs, and responds to emergencies. The position serves patients across age groups, including neonates, pediatric and adolescent patients, and geriatric patients. The schedule is 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every third weekend, with 36 scheduled weekly hours. Compensation is $33.66–$50.49. External candidates with at least one year of experience are eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
- Ability to document patient needs and assessments.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding.
- Prior knowledge of drawing blood.
- Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of care appropriate to the age-related needs of patients served, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
Nice To Haves
- In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles, and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide optimal patient care using the nursing process.
- Maintain patient records and document medical and nursing care accurately.
- Administer and control narcotics, medications, and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse Nurse Practice Act.
- Assess and plan patient and family education and discharge needs.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Initiate, delegate, and evaluate patient care team functions as part of problem solving.
- Promote an environment conducive to professional practice by serving as a role model and resource for other patient services team members.
- Practice nursing competencies based on current scientific knowledge.
- Assess and interpret patient-status data to identify needs and provide appropriate age-related care.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- 457 and 401A retirement plans
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Optional insurances
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness
- Gift shop discount
- CGH day care discount
- CGH dietary discount
- Employee assistance program
- CGH pharmacy discount
- CGH vision center discount
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates with at least one year of experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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