Registered Nurse 2-Telemetry-23573
Summary
The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and uses past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 consults with other members of the healthcare team when needed.
Exemplify
The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Job Qualifications
Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
RNs hired 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).
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.
Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
CPR ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire
PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire
Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Physical Demands: Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift. Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting 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.
Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.
Physical Demands
Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.
Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
Disclaimer
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Responsibilities