RN – Inpatient – Nights

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses, coordinates, implements and evaluates patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from newborn to the elderly. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrated performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization;

remains flexible to changing system; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Acts as a patient advocate at all times.

• Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs.
• Reassesses patients systemically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
• Assess and reassesses their patient’s level of pain, providing effective treatment and the necessary education for follow-up care.
• Maintains knowledge regarding telemetry and basic life support protocols.
• Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based on evaluations.
• Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
• Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Utilizes infection control measures appropriately.
• Coordinated the medical plan of care.
• Reviews department head minutes, unit specific minutes and nurse manager minutes and participates in meetings.
• Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
• Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based on patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
• Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for the resolution of difficult issues.
• Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement.
• Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
• Maintains competency for operation of all unit equipment.
• Participates in annual hospital wide education and review day.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Responsible for checking outdates on all medications, sterile supplies and nutritional items.
• Will embody FOCUS values through interactions with patients/residents and coworkers.

• Current licensure of Illinois as a Registered Nurse.
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to telemetry.
• Current Basic Life Support Card.
• 3+ years of experience as RN in hospital setting.
• Good Verbal and written communication skills.
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served.

Screening Begins:Immediately

Full Time vs Part Time
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Full Time

Wage: $36.75 – $44.75/hour (actual wage based on relevant experience)