REGISTERED NURSE
Company: Rush
Location: Chicago
Posted on: September 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: Pre-Op Evaluation Clinic
Work Type: Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 10 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 7:30:00 PM)
Summary:
The Registered Nurse 3 is a proficient nurse possessing an in-depth
knowledge of patient management; can accommodate unplanned events
and can respond with efficiency, flexibility and confidence. The
Registered Nurse 3 immediately sees the whole situation while being
able to discriminate that which is most relevant; has developed
advanced communication and collaboration skills along with system
savvy. The Registered Nurse 3 assumes a leadership role in the
clinical practice area, using clinical experience to serve as a
role model and coach. The Registered Nurse 3 exemplifies the Rush
mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush
policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
EVIDENCE BASED INTERVENTIONS
1. Ensures that staff applies current evidence based guidelines
(P&P, standards of care, protocols, pathways).
2. Seeks out current evidence based information and is accountable
for sharing with peers.
3. Participates in unit based quality initiatives to improve
patient care and outcomes.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CARING
4. 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.
5. Anticipates patient/ family-clinician communication breakdown
and implements appropriate action to resolve.
6. Serves as a role model by demonstrating advanced interpersonal
communication and collaboration skills in the management of complex
patient care situations.
7. Resolves conflict effectively to continuously improve team
relationships at the unit level.
CRITICAL THINKING
8. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to holistically evaluate the
physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
9. Critically analyzes complex patient cases and effectively adapts
the plan of care.
10. Anticipates potential problems and identifies subtle changes in
patient status which lead to early and effective interventions to
optimize patient outcomes.
11. Supports less experienced staff in management of complex
patient situations.
12. Provides coaching for reflection and review of complex patient
situations in order to identify practical solutions.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
13. Models the safe and effective use of medical devices in the
delivery of patient care.
14. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related
to safe and effective administration of medications.
15. Evaluates the application of safety strategies (fall
precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient
identification) on the unit and initiates appropriate action to
minimize risk.
16. Models effective, sophisticated teaching strategies for
patients and families.
LEADERSHIP
17. Serves as a role model whose beliefs, attitudes and actions
support unit leadership and goals.
18. Demonstrates proficient leadership skills at the unit
level.
19. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice,
including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
1.One to three years of experience
2.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
3.Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in
a BSN program.
4.Bachelor's degree in Nursing for RNs leveling to RN3 after
10/22/2020.
5.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. ADN RNS are not eligible for
leveling to RN3.
6.RNs who leveled to RN3 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).
7.Prior to leveling to RN3, RN must show consistent proficient
performance at RN2 position or equivalent experience.
8.To maintain RN3 level, all RN3 employees must submit an RN3
maintenance portfolio every 2 years showing continued performance
of RN3 requirements.
9.National certification examination within 1 year of leveling to
RN3. Certification must remain active to maintain RN3 level.
10.Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
11.CPR
12.ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, 6west, Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED
13.PALS for PACU and ED
14.Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles
Physical Demands:
--- Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be
standing or walking most of the designated shift.
--- Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and
positioning 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.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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