Registered Nurse (RN) Urgent Aid, Part-Time (24 Hours), Evening Shift

About the Role

Join UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital as a Registered Nurse in the Urgent Aid at our Family Care Center in Tinley Park. This is a 100% onsite opportunity based in the greater Chicagoland area. Eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $15,000.

The Registered Nurse coordinates and performs direct nursing care for patients using the nursing process. Serves as a resource, preceptor, mentor, and leader for physicians, peers, and other staff. Collaborates closely with physicians to assess, design, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care plans and outcomes.

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, designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the nursing process.
• Acts as an advocate for patients and families.
• Initiates and completes patient assessments in accordance with unit standards.
• Utilizes interviewing skills to identify patient’s chief complaint.
• Coordinates and prioritizes diagnostic testing based on patient diagnosis and individualized needs.
• Handles emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
• Maintains effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Ensures a safe environment by enforcing infection control and safety practices.
• Accurately and completely documents patient care in the Urgent Aid record.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and serves as a resource for learning opportunities.
• Coordinates emergency team response, evaluates effectiveness, and recommends changes to departmental protocols.
• Meets JCAHO and other regulatory requirements for practice, patient care, and quality improvement.
• Fulfills career and professional development requirements, including acquiring and maintaining certifications, pursuing education, and presenting in-services.
• Assists team members in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations affecting the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet departmental or customer needs.

Requirements

• 1 year of Emergency Department or Med/Surg experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN).
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Illinois or valid temporary permit.
• Must have worked in an acute care or related role providing nursing care within 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: Part-Time, 0.6 FTE (60%).
• Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts.
• Work Location: Onsite at Urgent Aid / Tinley Park Family Care Center.

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 benefits for eligible roles. Review the options at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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