Nurse Resident Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Possess current hospital experience (within 5 years) or be a new nursing graduate (within 2 years).
• Possess a service orientation.
• State of Illinois RN license that’s active and in good standing.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS within one year of hire.
• PALS within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of experience in hospital clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Providing timely and appropriate assessments of patient condition.
• Formulating a plan of care timely that addresses all of the patient’s problems and interventions are appropriate for the patient's condition.
• Recognizing emergencies promptly and responding in an appropriate manner.
• Taking responsibility for crash cart readiness, department readiness and is proficient in emergency procedures.
• Administering medications & IV’s timely and accurately.
• Performing treatments & procedures skillfully and on time as appropriate to the unit.
• Educating patients & families, delivering the information on an appropriate level to the individual. Information is complete & documented.
• Applying knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals.
• Assuring that hourly rounding and assessing is completed.
• Demonstrating an awareness of fall prevention techniques: identifies patients at risk, communicates risks to other caregivers, reports all falls.
• Engaging in infection control practices and demonstrates knowledge of isolation procedures.
• Ensuring documentation is timely and accurately reflects patient condition and progress.
• Practicing within ethical, regulatory and legal guidelines.
• Familiarity with the electronic documentation system and using it effectively and efficiently.
• Treating patients/families as guests. Respecting privacy and confidentiality of patients.
• Maintaining professional appearance and demeanor.
• Creating a positive learning environment for students and new team members.
• Attending department meetings, inservice programs and continuing education classes.
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn and apply new knowledge. Holding self to high standards to deliver to the best of his/her abilities.
• Other duties assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off