SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING POOL RN

Sinai Chicago • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides individualized nursing care to patients on assigned units and floats between assigned sites. Site and unit assignments may change routinely. The role uses the nursing process to assess patients, plan and implement care, coordinate discharge needs and referrals, carry out appropriate physician and nursing orders, and respond to potential emergencies. The nurse works with patients and families and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members and ancillary personnel.

The position also includes charge nurse functions, maintaining patient and staff confidentiality, promoting customer service, and contributing to unit standards, education, and research activities. The nurse participates in required orientation and education, continuing education, clinical learning opportunities, and data collection for research. Other duties may be assigned. The position reports to the Manager of the Supplemental Staff and the manager of the assigned unit.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Successful completion of hospital and departmental orientation programs.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience within the area of desired practice.
• At least 1 year of independent, direct patient care experience.
• Current license as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EPIC and MEDITECH software systems.

Responsibilities

• Float between assigned sites and provide nursing care on assigned units; site and unit assignments may change routinely.
• Use the nursing process to assess patients and address complex variables and relationships in assessment data.
• Include discharge planning in the care plan and initiate referrals to assist patients and families and expedite discharge.
• Implement physician and nursing orders as appropriate, involving patients, families, and significant others.
• Seek opportunities to enhance technical competence and take appropriate action in anticipated life-threatening or emergency situations.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and cost-effectively; correct actual or potential deficiencies involving staff, the environment, or equipment.
• Organize and prioritize nursing activities efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop a common approach or modify healthcare needs.
• Guide and inform ancillary personnel in the performance of technical skills.
• Reinforce customer service principles and function in the charge nurse role.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and staff, and demonstrate professional responsibility beyond the assigned patient care duties.
• Complete self-evaluations identifying strengths and areas for professional development.
• Participate in educational opportunities, continuing education, unit programs, and clinical experiences for students and staff.
• Develop awareness of the relationship between research and nursing practice; review professional literature or attend informational sessions about current research and advances.
• Complete mandatory education, including fire, safety, infection control, and CPR requirements.
• Participate in developing unit-specific standards of care and collecting data to support research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Employer-paid life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student Loan Assistance
• Registry caregivers may be eligible for City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave (Sick-C), PPO Medical Plan, EAP, and non-match eligible contributions to the Sinai Health System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed