Registered Nurse (RN): Charge Nurse: Ortho Spine ENT

About the role

The Department 34408 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 11S Spine Status Full time Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts on nights 1900-0730 Every third weekend, 50% holiday commitment Benefits Comprehensive and competitive benefit packageTuition Reimbursement: up to $7,200 per yearDifferentials: Nights $5.00 per hour/ Weekends: $4.00 per hourMilitary friendlyReferral Bonus Pay Range $41.10 - $61.15

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates operational accountability by ensuring that the nursing unit operates efficiently and effectively during their shift to meet patient care needs while adhering to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitates collaboration among healthcare professionals, ensuring effective communication and coordination of patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Provides clinical oversight and guidance to nursing staff, ensuring that patient care meets established standards and protocols.
• Leverage expertise to support staff in decision-making, interventions, and documentation, fostering a culture of excellence in clinical practice within the nursing unit.
• Oversee continuous quality improvement within the nursing unit by supporting identified areas for enhancement, implementation of changes, and supports leadership in evaluating outcomes to optimize patient care delivery.
• Fosters a culture of innovation and excellence to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.
• Facilitates clear and effective communication among nursing staff, ensuring that important information is relayed promptly and accurately.
• Promotes a collaborative environment where concerns are addressed, updates are provided, and teamwork is encouraged to optimize patient care delivery.
• Accountable for efficient resource utilization within the nursing unit, ensuring that staffing, equipment, and supplies are allocated effectively to meet patient care needs. They monitor resource availability and communicate identified areas for optimization.
• Skilled at coordinating emergency response and crisis management within the nursing unit in the moment. Prepared to handle urgent situations effectively.
• Advocates for patients and their families by ensuring their voices are heard, their concerns are addressed, and their rights are respected throughout their healthcare journey. Serve as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, advocating for individualized care that aligns with their preferences, needs, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of RN experience, (this position is not for new grads).
• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Skills

• Operational accountability.
• Collaboration among healthcare professionals.
• Providing clinical oversight and guidance.
• Leveraging expertise for staff support.
• Continuous quality improvement.
• Culture of innovation and excellence.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Emergency response and crisis management.
• Advocacy for patients and families.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefit packageTuition Reimbursement: up to $7,200 per yearDifferentials: Nights $5.00 per hour/ Weekends: $4.00 per hourMilitary friendlyReferral Bonus

Pay

$41.10 - $61.65

Schedule

36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts on nights 1900-0730 Every third weekend, 50% holiday commitment