RN Urology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Rome, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Urology department, located at HC Heart Center MOB 504 Redmond Rd. The role involves providing patient care, developing and implementing care plans, administering medications, performing therapeutic measures, and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing interventions. The RN will also be responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, demonstrating professional and leadership qualities, and adhering to hospital policies and procedures. The position requires a commitment to patient-focused care and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The RN will be expected to handle various patient age groups and may be exposed to hazardous substances and life-threatening diseases. Specific lifting requirements and the use of patient handling equipment are detailed.

Requirements

Current RN license in State of Illinois
Evidence of CPR course completion
Clinically appropriate skills
Courteous and professional interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Knowledge of basic computer keyboard functions
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Graduate from accredited school of nursing
Board Certification by 12/31/2015 or within two years of hire

Responsibilities

Patient care needs are assessed in a systematic manner in order to develop a plan of care considering age-specific needs
Interviews and obtains history utilizing direct and indirect sources of data.
Assesses patients in a systematic way and documents appropriately
Identifies learning needs of patient/family
Identifies discharge needs
Anticipates and identifies changes in patient condition and takes appropriate action.
Develop an individualized plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and age specific patient assessment
Initiates a plan of care for each patient and establishes practices for patient care
Involves patient/family in plan of care.
Identifies hospital and community resources appropriate for planning care and discharge
Incorporates range and treatment needed by patient.
Identifies need for and participates in patient care conferences
Initiates collaboration of referrals with other members of the health care team for the purpose of coordinating direct patient care efforts and / or operating as the patient’s advocate.
Appropriate nursing interventions are performed based on the assessed patient needs
Administers medications according to approved policy and procedure and physician order.
Performs therapeutic measures prescribed by physician
Issues implementation of physician’s orders
Performs skills identified on skills inventory
Provides patient/family teaching
Delegates to and supervises appropriate caregivers.
Maintains accurate, pertinent and complete records of nursing observations and interventions in accordance with policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Effectiveness of nursing interventions is evaluated
Modifies the plan of care to reflect changing outcomes and needs
Analyses the effectiveness of nursing interventions
Participates in quality efforts through CQI programs and projects
A therapeutic and safe environment is monitored and maintained according to hospital departmental and unit policies, procedures and guidelines.
Provides a safe environment based age and development status of patient population
Initiates safety measures based on patient assessment.
Evaluates environmental safety and reports any unsafe conditions
Anticipates emergencies and takes appropriate action.
Demonstrates proper knowledge and use of patient related equipment
Ensures a clean, well stocked, orderly unit environment
Adheres to guidelines of regulatory agencies
Professional and leadership qualities are demonstrated
Assesses self-learning needs and sets ways to fulfill them
Adapts to change, shifting priorities and ambiguity on daily operational issues
Provides supervision to licensed and unlicensed personnel
Implements the philosophy, goals and objectives of Advocate Illinois Masonic
Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements
Participates in staff meetings and hospital committees

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program