Staff Nurse, Neuro ICU - Full-Time, Nights
About The Position
University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse for the 8N/8S Neuro Intensive Care Unit at its Hyde Park campus. This 24-bed unit provides care for patients with complex neurological conditions and emphasizes clinical research, current treatment practices, advanced equipment, collaboration, and innovation. The role is a 100% onsite opportunity, and the employee must be based in the greater Chicagoland area. 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 care personally provided and care provided by staff under the nurse’s supervision.
Requirements
- Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
- Current Illinois RN license.
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Associate Degree Nurses must enroll in a BSN program within six to nine months of hire, make progress toward the degree, and complete it within 30 months.
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree or higher.
- Two or more years of ICU experience.
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 of care 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 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.
Benefits
- ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement toward a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Benefit options are available for eligible roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
