RN2, ICU (nights)-26291

Responsibilities

• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)
• Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
• RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).
• Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need.
• ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire.
• ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.
• Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.
• CPR ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire.
• PALS PACU and ED required within 3 months of hire.
• Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.

Qualifications

• Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License
• Physical Demands: Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift. Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs. The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
• Able to operate computers, printers, copiers, fax, and medical equipment specific to department.

Skills

• Uses system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.

Benefits

• $5K sign on bonus!

Pay

• Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

Schedule

• Shift 3
• Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)