Registered Nurse - ICU (PCCU) - Days

About the role

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the PCCU - Medical ICU, specializing in Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery units.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, collect health data, and communicate findings with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families tailored to their cultural background, learning styles, and needs, including disease management and emergency care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members, share knowledge, and support professional development of peers and students.
• Provide emotional support and assist technical staff with procedures like venipuncture, drug administration, and oxygen therapy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, research, and evidence-based practice, including wound and skin care monitoring if skilled.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and assist with patient transport when needed.
• Opportunity to participate in performance improvement and nursing research activities.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with a timeline for degree completion if applicable.
• Current Illinois RN license, ACLS, and BLS certifications.
• Minimum of 1 year inpatient nursing experience; ICU, ER, radiology, or wound/ostomy experience preferred.
• Certifications such as CWON or CWCN are advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Benefits

• Medical options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs

Schedule

Full-time role with rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.