Nurse Residency Program - Illinois Locations
About the role
Applies knowledge and skills pertaining to all diagnoses, procedures, medications, complications, and equipment associated with unit patient population.
Adheres to all pertinent regulatory standards, follows strict infection prevention precautions, and ensures medication safety.
Communicates effectively with the interdisciplinary team.
Abides by nationally recognized standards and code of ethics, participating in practice changes, process improvement initiatives, and completion of all required education.
Supports quality standards and initiatives set by the department, exhibiting a desire to learn, teach, mentor, and advance nursing skills.
Responsibilities
- Completes timely assessments including physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors, such as signs of abuse or neglect.
- Makes appropriate decisions and implements interventions based on nursing diagnoses according to patients' actual or potential health conditions or needs.
- Sets measurable and achievable short and long-range goals for patients, developing and implementing individualized plans of care.
- Prioritizes and completes follow-up assessments, evaluating and modifying plans of care as needed.
- Affords diagnostic data relative to patient age and condition, including lab results, non-invasive monitoring data, and interdisciplinary team notes.
- Utilizes appropriate techniques, verbiage, and resources in all interactions with patients to their level of understanding.
- Promotes an exceptional patient experience through effective communication with patients, families, and visitors, including hourly rounding.
Requirements
- Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
- Ability to work as a team player within a unit.
- Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
- EKG competency testing (based on facility/unit requirement).
- BLS from American Heart Association obtained within 6 months of hire.
- New RN graduate or Registered Nurse with < 1-year experience.
- Previous work as a CNA, Student Nurse Tech, Triage Tech, or EMT in an acute care setting is preferred but not required.
- Volunteer experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
- Current BLS from American Heart Association preferred.
- Working knowledge of principles of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, Snagit, and Visio.
- Demonstrated project management, collaboration, and customer relation skills.
- Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals.
- Ability to use tools provided to generate custom reports based on specified business requirements.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and education administration processes preferred.
- Basic understanding of HTML and SharePoint preferred.
- Familiarity with networking, IT, and computer hardware terminology preferred.
- Knowledge of Project Management practices and software (MS Project, or other PM tools) preferred.
Qualifications
- Associate's of Nursing [Required]
- Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
Skills
- Organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices.
Benefits
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off from Day One, 403-B Retirement Plan, Whole Person Well-being Resources, Mental Health Resources and Support, Pet Benefits.
Schedule: Full time Shift Night (United States of America)
Pay
Pay Range: $33.60 - $56.52
Physical Requirements
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Additional Information
Licenses and certifications required: Registered Nurse (RN) [Required], Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required].
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.