Staff Nurse, Cardiology - Full-Time, Nights
About The Position
University of Chicago Medicine is hiring a Staff Nurse for its 4C Cardiology/Observation department at the Hyde Park campus. This is a 100% onsite role for someone based in the greater Chicagoland area. The unit offers a fast-paced environment, collaborative teamwork, varied patient care, and opportunities for professional growth. A Staff Nurse is a registered professional nurse who manages outcome-directed, patient-centered care. Guided by patient-centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care. The nurse is accountable for care personally provided and for care provided by individuals under the nurse’s supervision. The position is full-time at 0.9 FTE, with a night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM. The work location is onsite at the Center for Care and Discovery in the 4C Cardiology unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
- ADN 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.
- Current Illinois RN license.
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree or higher.
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 a 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 to meet them.
- Attend continuing education programs and participate in program evaluation.
- Provide and oversee patient-centered care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Benefits
- ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement toward a BSN degree from an accredited program.
- Benefits are available for eligible roles; the posting directs applicants to the company benefits page for details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
