Registered Nurse Behavioral Geriatric Unit

About the role

Our Promise To You Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Address: 500 REMINGTON BLVD, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440.

Responsibilities

• Responds to and participates in unit and hospital code situations, treating patients according to protocols.
• Supervises and guides licensed and non-licensed nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, and quality patient care.
• Assists physicians with bedside procedures and performs therapeutic measures as prescribed.
• Develops, prioritizes, and documents individualized care plans involving patients, families, and significant others.
• Administers medications and treatments accurately and appropriately, including IV infusions and oxygen supplementation.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's of Nursing [Required]; Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• Work Experience: 1+ years behavioral Health nursing experience [Preferred]
• Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]; Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• Physical Requirements: see Physical Requirements

Skills

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes. [Required]
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs. [Required]
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills). [Required]

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
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