Staff Nurse, General Observation/Surgical - Full-Time, Nights

About the role

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the 3CS General Observation-Surgical department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs.
• Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager.
• Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person and working as a team member.
• Affords assistance in the development/attainment of goals and objectives for the Care Center.
• Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice.
• Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meet needs.
• Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• BLS from American Heart Association.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
• Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months.
• ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• BLS from American Heart Association.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Schedule

Nights, 7pm-7:30am