Registered Nurse PCU Stepdown PRN

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. 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.

Schedule

PRN/As needed shifts: Days 6:45am - 7:15pm, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Location: 120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate use and stewardship of medical supplies and equipment to support patient safety and operational efficiency.
• Ensure safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.
• Follow CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrate appropriate use of PPE, perform hand hygiene according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
• Promote a positive patient experience by demonstrating caring behaviors, maintaining clear communication, and collaborating with the care team to provide safe, timely, and effective whole-person care.
• Exemplify AdventHealth's core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills appropriate to the patient's level of care.
• Collect and document patient health data systematically and timely.
• Conduct thorough, ongoing assessments of patients, analyze assessment data, and develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care.
• Implement interventions from the plan of care timely, safely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
• Collaborate and promote timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Participate in peer interviewing as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
• Educate patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed needs.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies ensuring legal and ethical practice.
• Participate in initiatives related to quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements

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Physical Requirements

Pay

$33.60 - $56.52 per hour