Ambulatory RN - General Neurology Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Healthcare

Position: Ambulatory RN 2 - General Neurology

Overview

Job Description

Location:

1520 W Harrison St, 7th Floor, Pod C, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Business Unit:
Rush Neurology

Department:
General Neurology

Work Type: Full-Time - 40 Hours per week (1.0 FTE)

Shift: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts - Monday to Friday

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Pay Range: $37.50 - $62.21 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Responsibilities

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 patient experience and outcomes.

Implements a plan of care that incorporates the unique characteristics of patients, families, groups and communities. (Cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age educational and psychosocial).

Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect. Collaborates and communicates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.

Utilizes resources to effectively resolve conflict and improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment.

Coordinates care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of all appropriate health services and community resources across the care continuum.

Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.

Communicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers.

Participates in and contributes to system and clinic based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence based activities that improve patient care and outcomes.

Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.

Applies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families.

Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications.

Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes.

Recognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation.

Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.

Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum. Critically analyzes patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care.

Establish regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings.

Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Considers factors related to resources utilization when delivering care to patients and families.

Supports clinic goals and change initiatives and participates in nursing shared governance.

Collaborates with other clinic personnel to ensure task completion to consistently optimize patient outcomes.

Provides education to staff and/or students in the clinic.

Qualifications

Required

Job Qualifications:

Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned.
At least one year of nursing experience required.
Earned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014.
All transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer.
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.
Current CPR Certification.
Analytical ability.
Communication skills in order to lead and teach.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
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