Registered Nurse- Full Time Night Shifts - St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center - Chicago 60108 - Maryville Academy
Chicago, IL 60108
About the Job
About the St. Catherine of Siena Healthcare Center
St. Catherine of Siena is and new and exciting unit opening in Chicago!! This unit is a shelter for medically complex children who are not ventilator-dependent. This is an AMAZING opportunity to join our team that is making a difference in the lives of our residents!! New grads welcome to apply to this amazing opportunity.
- Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program;
- Must be currently licensed as a R.N in the state of Illinois.
- Must have a valid IL Driver's License
About the Registered Nurse Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides quality skilled nursing services to Maryville patients according to the standards and guidelines of the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and direction of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Professional Nurse (RN) supports physicians and Physician Extenders in the provision of patient care. The RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization. Position requires the consistent exercise of discretion and judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follows all Maryville’s policies and procedures, all standard operating procedures for designated work sites/program, and all medical operating procedures and standard medical operating procedures;
- Performs patient assessment, examinations, treatments and procedures;
- Provides patient care and documents conditions, interventions, observations and activities in collaboration with a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Admits and discharges children utilizing appropriate forms.
- Thoroughly educates and explains procedures to patients and family members and assists them in coping with illnesses and evaluate patient responses;
- Orientates new staff when requested. Attends mandatory in-services;
- Administers medications;
- Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient care area;
- Keeps all inventory records, logs and maintains required records;
- Completes assessment of assigned children.
- Documents patient care and/or status changes at least every two hours;
- Processes orders for assigned children.
- Provides care coordination and leadership to CNA’s;
- Obtains specimens as directed;
- Provides assistance with ADL’s and meals when needed;
- Assist in the supervision and training of Certified Nursing Assistants when delegated;
- Participates in continuous quality improvements efforts;
- Develops and modifies the Nurse’s Plan of Care;
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of certified Registered Nurse Program;
- Must be currently licensed as a R.N in the state of Illinois.
- Must have a valid IL Driver's License
Skills /Knowledge:
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
- Knowledge of medical terminology;
- Ability to respond to questions in a tactful and professional manner;
- Ability/willingness to adhere to the established departmental service standards;
Physical Demands:
- Required to frequently sit, stand, bend, stoop and walk, sometimes for extended periods;
- Required to lift/ move objects weighing in excess of 40 pounds;
- Must have visual, hearing, and learning capabilities sufficient to perform the essential functions defined above.
Environment and Scheduling:
- Work is performed in designated clinical or administrative office settings;
- Must be flexible and available to work additional hours when necessary;
- May be scheduled to work on weekends and/or holidays.
- Is required to work a minimum of two fall/winter and two spring/summer holidays for full-time. As needed is required to work one fall/winter and one spring/summer holiday.
Why Join the Maryville Family?
Maryville offers all full-time employees:
- PPO health insurance options
- Vision Insurance
- FSA and HSA
- 403(b)
- Paid vacation and sick days
- 9 paid holidays a year
- After one year of service, you will be eligible for dental insurance, long term disability and life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
For more information about all of the services that Maryville provides, please visit our website at www.maryvilleacademy.org.
Maryville Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteran status or disability.
