Staff Nurse (RN), Transplant, Full-time, Nights

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the 3W Transplant Unit. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. In the Transplant Unit, we provide exemplary teamwork and compassionate, detail-oriented clinical skills, including but not limited to tele-monitoring, tracheostomy, and chest tube care, and treat solid organ transplant and multi-speciality patients. By joining our team, you’ll experience a wide variety of patients that will keep you learning, engaged, and excited about the work you do. You will be able to work with physicians who are constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility, conducting groundbreaking research, and providing lifesaving, personalised patient care. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient-centered care that is outcome-directed. Patient-centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing
• Associate Degree in Nursing
• 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. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
• Current Illinois RN license
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Utilises 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
• Manager or 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

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.
• The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
• The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.
• Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
• Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
• Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree