SRH SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING POOL RN

Sinai Chicago • Chicago, IL

8d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides individualized nursing care to patients with non-routine needs, using the nursing process to assess patients, plan and implement care, and respond to complex clinical variables. The nurse floats between assigned sites and units, with assignments subject to routine change, and reports to the Manager of the Supplemental Staff and the manager of the assigned unit. The role includes discharge planning, carrying out physician and nursing orders, coordinating with patients and families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting safe, efficient care. The nurse may function as a charge nurse, guide ancillary personnel, contribute to education and research activities, and perform other duties as assigned.

This is a registry (per diem) position. Registry caregivers typically work on an as-needed basis and may provide supplemental coverage or cover full-time or part-time caregivers during paid time off or sick leave. They work fewer than 1,000 hours in a calendar year and are generally not eligible for Sinai benefit programs, except for specified benefits. The position is based in a general office environment with moderate noise, and involves possible exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials.

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; assignments may change routinely.
• Use the nursing process to assess patients and identify complex variables and relationships in assessment data.
• Include discharge planning in patient care plans and initiate referrals to assist patients and families and expedite discharge.
• Implement physician and nursing orders, involving the patient, family, and significant others as appropriate.
• Seek opportunities to improve technical competence and take appropriate action in anticipation of emergencies or life-threatening situations.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and cost-effectively, and address 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 health care needs.
• Guide and advise ancillary personnel in performing technical skills.
• Reinforce customer service principles, function as a charge nurse, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professional responsibility beyond the assigned patient care.
• Complete self-evaluations that identify strengths and professional development needs.
• Participate in educational opportunities, continuing education, unit programs, and learning activities for self, students, and staff.
• Develop awareness of the relationship between research and nursing practice; review professional literature or attend informational sessions about research and advances in the profession.
• Complete mandatory education, including fire safety, safety, infection control, and CPR requirements.
• Participate in developing unit-specific standards of care and collecting data for research activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate Sinai Chicago values of teamwork, respect, quality, integrity, safety, and role modeling.

Benefits

• Registry caregivers may be eligible for City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave (Sick-C), PPO Medical Plan, Employee Assistance Program, and non-match eligible contributions to the Sinai Health System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• The organization describes a broader benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life insurance; short- and long-term disability; HSA and FSA; Employee Assistance Program; and Student Loan Assistance. Participation may depend on work hours and waiting periods, and registry caregivers are generally excluded from these programs except for the specified exceptions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level