Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg, Full-Time (36 Hours), Nights
About the Role
Join UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Surgical Department. This is a 100% onsite opportunity based in the greater Chicagoland area. Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000.
Under the leadership of the Manager, the Registered Nurse functions as an interactive resource in clinical nursing and professional practice, coordinating and performing direct nursing care for patients. This role involves collaboration with physicians, mentorship of peers, and participative supervision of Patient Care Team Members.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patients’ plans of care and outcomes.
- Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing care and delegate tasks to other Care Team members based on unit-specific competencies and patient age.
- Monitor and ensure the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction.
- Pursue professional development opportunities independently.
- Assume responsibility for the daily operations of the Patient Care Center, ensuring effective and efficient maintenance.
- Work within accepted service standards and support the Vision of Ingalls Hospital.
- Partner with other patient care team members to proactively identify and address individual patient, family, and physician needs, exceeding expectations.
- Know, follow, and actively support the philosophy, mission, and Vision of Ingalls Hospital.
- Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Observe and adhere to all corporate compliance requirements and communicate issues as they arise.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with an Associate's degree in Nursing or higher.
- Current RN Licensure from the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in Illinois.
- Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Acute care or related experience providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.
Schedule
- Full-time, 12-hour shifts.
- Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
Pay
The pay range reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected for the position, based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and current market data. Compensation at hire will vary based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.
Benefits
UChicago Medicine offers a full complement of benefit options for eligible roles. Review the benefits here.
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