Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 1 year of RN experience; the position is not open to new graduates.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Special certifications may be required by the department.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is listed as required; an Associate’s degree in Nursing with equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of a BSN, with the expectation of completing a BSN.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of ICU and/or pediatric RN experience is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments using a variety of assessment methods and area-specific tools.
• Develop or individualize plans of care and goals based on family needs; evaluate and document changes to the plan.
• Develop or individualize teaching plans and protocols to meet patient and family learning needs, account for learning preferences and motivation, and evaluate and document changes.
• Provide nursing care according to procedures and protocols; anticipate and effectively respond to emergent situations.
• Communicate with families and multidisciplinary team members to identify healthcare needs, report changes in patient status, and arrange appropriate referrals or consultations.
• Stay current in nursing practice by using nursing and healthcare literature to support information gathering and problem solving.
• Incorporate current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily work.
• Follow communication, service excellence, and professional image standards that support the hospital’s mission and philosophy.
• Work cooperatively as a team member to support unit and hospital goals.
• Identify learning needs and seek resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals.
• Perform job functions according to service principles focused on customer service, innovation, service excellence, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and competency with applicable chemical disinfection, high-level disinfection, and sterilization protocols when required by the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
• Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Tuition assistance.
• Student loan servicing and support.
• Adoption benefits.
• Backup childcare and eldercare.
• Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
• Discounts on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
• Discount purchasing program.
• Enhanced compensation opportunities, including night, weekend, and Resource Team differentials.