Special Procedure Nurse, Infusion Therapy - Registry, Days

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

81d

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine, as a PRN Special Procedures Nurse (SPN). In this role, you will support the Infusion Therapy Clinic in Hyde Park. Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, RN provides technically complex and high risk nursing care services to patients which may include one or more of the following categories: sedation, intravenous infusions, complex procedures, e.g., lumbar puncture, cardiac catherization; This may also include specialized monitoring during procedure and recovery phase; The RN may have Charge Nurse responsibility for his/her assigned unit.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
• Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR, ACLS, and/or PALS Certifications.

Nice To Haves

• ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy card.
• Chemotherapy experience preferred.
• Experience working in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Represents The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) in a positive manner with the prospective, former and current community we serve.
• Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and other customers of our services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the operating practices of UCMC.
• Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner.
• Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation.
• Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality.
• Assures that the proper protocol is used for each sedation.
• Provides patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific considerations in the provision of care.
• Involves a multidisciplinary team as needed to support patient and family psychological, social and spiritual needs.
• Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter.
• Possesses sound professional judgment for timely physician intervention as needed.
• Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate actions, initiates appropriate life supporting interventions while communicating appropriately with physicians.
• Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to the appropriate person.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area with equipment.
• Maintains adequate inventory control of all necessary supplies.
• Interfaces with customers, specifically patients, families, visitors, and UCMC staff in a professional, positive and accommodating manner.
• Performs all required Quality Assurance testing as indicated or as required by UCMC.
• Rotates to clinical areas as directed to assist in safe staffing ratios.
• Utilizes resources to safely transport sedated patients to an appropriate or designated area within the UCMC.
• Evaluates and treats pain in a prompt, caring fashion and reassesses after each intervention.
• Maintains hospital required nursing & ICU unit specific competencies needed to provide proficient nursing care.
• Contributes to the Patient Services Sector/Outpatient Services Sector offering constructive suggestions for change.
• Uses nursing knowledge to anticipate and plan for patient care needs.

Benefits

• 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree