SRH SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING POOL RN

Sinai Chicago • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides individualized nursing care to patients with non-routine needs on assigned units and sites. The nurse floats between assigned locations, with site and unit assignments subject to routine change, and reports to the Manager of the Supplemental Staff and the manager of the assigned unit.

The role uses the nursing process to assess patients, plan and implement care, coordinate discharge planning and referrals, carry out appropriate physician and nursing orders, and respond to emergencies. The nurse collaborates with multidisciplinary team members, guides ancillary personnel, may function as charge nurse, and promotes safe, efficient care. The role also includes professional development, continuing education, participation in unit standards and research-related activities, and other duties as assigned.

The position requires an Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license, graduation from an accredited nursing school, and at least one year of nursing experience in the desired practice area and one year of independent direct patient-care experience. EPIC and MEDITECH experience is preferred. Registry caregivers generally work on an as-needed basis and may provide supplemental coverage or cover caregivers during leave or illness. Registry caregivers are not eligible for most Sinai benefit programs, with specified exceptions.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation programs.
• At least one year of nursing experience within the desired area of practice.
• At least one year of independent, direct patient-care experience.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC software.
• Experience with MEDITECH software.

Responsibilities

• Float between assigned sites and provide nursing care on assigned units; assignments may change routinely.
• Use the nursing process to assess patients and identify complex variables and relationships in assessment data.
• Incorporate discharge planning into care plans and initiate referrals to assist patients and families and facilitate discharge.
• Implement appropriate physician and nursing orders in collaboration with patients, families, and significant others.
• Seek opportunities to improve technical competence and take appropriate action in potential life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and cost-effectively, and correct actual or potential deficiencies involving staff, the environment, or equipment.
• Organize and prioritize nursing activities efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop or modify approaches to patient health-care needs.
• Guide and inform ancillary personnel in performing technical skills.
• Reinforce customer-service principles, function as a charge nurse, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professional responsibility beyond the individual patient assignment.
• Complete self-evaluations that identify strengths and professional-development needs.
• Participate in educational opportunities, continuing education, mandatory education, unit programs, and clinical experiences for students and staff.
• Develop awareness of the relationship between research and nursing practice; seek information about current research and professional advances.
• Participate in developing unit-specific standards of care and collecting data to support research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate the organization’s values of teamwork, respect, quality, integrity, safety, and role modeling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Employer-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Student Loan Assistance.
• Registry caregivers may be eligible for City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave (Sick-C), PPO Medical Plan, EAP, and non-match-eligible contributions to the Sinai Health System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan; eligibility and program conditions apply.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level