Registered Nurse 1, Nsimcu - Chicago, United States - Rush University
Description
RN1, Neuroscience IMCU (nights) - $5K sign on bonusLocation:
Chicago, IL
Hospital:
RUSH University Medical Center
Department:12W Neurosciences/ IMCU
Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift:
Shift 3
Work Schedule:12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)
Summary:
The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice.
Other information:
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
- Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
- Maintain current BLS certification.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) (New graduates must have acceptance into an accredited school of nursing within 6 months from date of hire,
- Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
- RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
- Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
Abilities:
- Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
- Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
- The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
- Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities:
- Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
- Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
- Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
- Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes
- Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
- Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
- Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
- Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
- Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
- Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
- Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
- Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
- Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
- Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.
- Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
- Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
- Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
- Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.
- Other duties as assigned.
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