Staff Nurse (RN), Heart/Vascular Telemetry - Full-Time, Days
About The Position
University of Chicago Medicine is hiring a Staff Nurse for the 4W Heart/Vascular Telemetry department at its Hyde Park campus. This is a 100% onsite role for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The 30-bed telemetry unit cares for pre- and post-surgical patients with a range of medical conditions in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The Staff Nurse is a registered professional nurse who manages outcome-directed, patient-centered care. Using professional nursing practice standards, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care and is accountable for the care personally provided and care provided by staff under their supervision. This is a full-time 0.9 FTE position on the day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every other weekend required. The position is represented by NNU. Associate Degree Nurses must enroll in a BSN program within six to nine months of hire and complete the degree within 30 months; ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement toward a BSN from an accredited program. Employment is contingent on completing a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and complying with flu vaccination requirements. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations; pay for employees covered by collective bargaining agreements is negotiated by the medical center and union.
Requirements
- Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- Associate Degree Nurses must enroll in a BSN program within six to nine months of hire and complete the BSN within 30 months.
- Current Illinois RN license.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.
- Must complete a pre-employment physical, background check, and drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements; applicable medical and religious exemptions will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Use appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs.
- Develop plans of care for patients whose needs do not require a Case Manager, or collaborate with the Case Manager to develop plans for specified patients.
- Assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned by the Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager.
- Support peers by assisting as needed, serving as a resource, and working as a team member.
- Assist the Care Center in developing and attaining goals and objectives.
- Use clinical pathways and/or plans of care that incorporate standards of practice.
- Assess professional growth and development needs and seek appropriate resources.
- Attend continuing education programs and participate in program evaluation.
- Assume primary responsibility and accountability for patient care personally provided and care provided by those directly under the nurse’s supervision.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient-centered care.
Benefits
- ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement toward a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Benefit options are available for eligible roles; details are provided through the UChicago Medicine benefits information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
