Registered Nurse 1 | 9 North (Gen Med) - Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: 9 N Atrium (Gen Medicine)
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)
Eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!
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. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN 1 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
2. Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
3. Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
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. Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
6. Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
7. Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
8. Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
9. Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
10. Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
11. Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
12. Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
13. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
14. 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.
15. Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
16. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
17. Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
18. Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.
19. Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
1. Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2. Maintain current BLS certification.
3. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
4. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a. May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i. Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii. All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1. Analytical ability is required.
2. Communication skills are required in order to teach.
3. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1. Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2. Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4. 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.
Position Registered Nurse 1 | 9 North (Gen Med)
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 8854
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center
Department: 9 N Atrium (Gen Medicine)
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)
Eligible for a $5,000 Sign On Bonus!
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. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN 1 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
1. Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
2. Uses evidence based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.
3. Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
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. Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
6. Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
7. Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
8. Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
9. Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
10. Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
11. Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
12. Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
13. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
14. 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.
15. Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
16. Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.
17. Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
18. Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.
19. Other duties as assigned.
Other information:
Qualifications:
Knowledge:
1. Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2. Maintain current BLS certification.
3. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
4. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
a. May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
i. Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
ii. All Conditions of Employment as outline in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.
Skills:
1. Analytical ability is required.
2. Communication skills are required in order to teach.
3. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities:
1. Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2. Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4. 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.
Position Registered Nurse 1 | 9 North (Gen Med)
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 8854
Source : Rush University Medical Center