Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine Unit - Days

About the role

Registered Nurse providing care for higher acuity patients in the Pulmonary Medicine Unit.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and revise individualized care plans to achieve patient outcomes.
• Assess patient health data, communicate care plans with patients and families, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide education tailored to patient cultural backgrounds, learning styles, and barriers, including disease management and emergency care.
• Support professional development of colleagues, share knowledge, and delegate tasks as needed.
• Offer psychological support and assist technical staff with procedures such as injections, venipuncture, and IV management.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and wound/ostomy/skin care monitoring if skilled.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and assist with patient transport when necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; Baccalaureate preferred.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• ACLS and BLS certifications.
• Experience in inpatient nursing is highly preferred.