Staff Nurse, Burn ICU - Full-Time, Nights

UChicago Medicine•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse (RN) in the Burn ICU department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity, requiring the candidate to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. UChicago Medicine provides innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, offering the opportunity to work with physicians engaged in groundbreaking research and lifesaving patient care. The Burn Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and the American Burn Association, featuring an eight-bed intensive care unit (ICU) dedicated to adult and pediatric burn patients. The center handles all aspects of burn care from transport to acute care and post-burn rehabilitation. A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient-centered care that is outcome-directed, utilizing patient-centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care. The staff nurse holds primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care provided personally and by those under their supervision.

Requirements

Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months.
Current Illinois RN license
BLS from the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

BSN degree or higher preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs.
Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
Manages & collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by the Care Center Director or the Patient Care Manager.
Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person, and working as a team member.
Assists the Care Center in the development/attainment of goals and objectives.
Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice.
Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meet needs.
Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation.