Registered Nurse (RN) Urgent Aid, Full-Time (36Hours), Night Shift

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Urgent Aid at our Family Care Center in Calumet City. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity requiring you to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000!

About the role

The Registered Nurse coordinates and performs direct nursing care for patients, utilizing concepts of the nursing process. Serves as a resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, professional peers, and other employees. Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the patient’s plan of care and outcomes. Demonstrates skills and knowledge to provide complex nursing care and delegates tasks appropriately. Monitors the quality of patient care and patient satisfaction while ensuring daily operations are maintained effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Delivers care in a financially responsible manner, conserving resources, supporting budget and staffing guidelines, and ensuring patient safety.
• Follows proper identification procedures prior to giving care.
• Functions as an interactive resource in clinical and professional practice; designs, coordinates, implements, and evaluates patient care using the nursing process.
• Acts as an advocate for patients and families.
• Initiates a patient assessment upon presentation to the Urgent Aid and completes it in accordance with unit standards.
• Utilizes interviewing skills to identify the patient’s chief complaint.
• Coordinates and prioritizes diagnostic testing according to patient diagnosis and individualized needs.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
• Maintains effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, family, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
• Ensures a safe environment by employing and enforcing infection control and safety practices.
• Assures accurate and complete documentation of patient care in accordance with approved policy and procedures.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and serves as a resource by identifying learning opportunities.
• Coordinates emergency team response and equipment availability; evaluates effectiveness and recommends changes to departmental protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet department or customer needs.
• Responsible for meeting JCAHO and other regulatory requirements for practice, patient care, and quality improvement.
• Fulfills career and professional development requirements by acquiring and maintaining certifications, pursuing further education, and presenting department in-services.
• Assists other team members in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting the position.

Requirements

• 1 year of Emergency Department or Med/Surg experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN).
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure from the State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in Illinois.
• Must have worked in an acute care or related role providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire date.
• PALS certification within 2 years of hire date.

Schedule

• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE.
• Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts.
• Work Location: Onsite at Urgent Aid / Calumet City Family Care Center.

Pay

The pay range provided 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 offered at hire will vary based on candidate qualifications, experience, and organizational considerations such as internal equity.

Benefits

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