Ambulatory RN - Family Medicine - Rush Oak Park

Ambulatory RN 2 - Family Medicine - Rush Oak Park location

Location:

Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit:
Rush Medical Group
Hospital:
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: ROPPG Family Medicine
Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

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.

The Ambulatory RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Ambulatory RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence based interventions. The Ambulatory RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required

Job Qualifications:

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure.
• 1-3 years nursing experience.
• 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.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Analytical ability.
• Communication skills in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports.

Preferred

Job Qualifications:

• National Certification.

• Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Ability to lift or carry objects 35-40 lbs and lift and position patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• 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.

• 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-…