Staff Nurse (RN), Adult Emergency Department - Full-Time, Days

About the role

The Adult Emergency Department at University of Chicago Medicine consists of 55 patient care rooms, including a rapid assessment unit, six trauma/resuscitation suites, and separate rooms for infection isolation, care of immune compromised patients, and psychiatric consultations. The department champions nurse involvement in unit-based councils, quality initiatives, staff mentorship, and compassionate care for a diverse population.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs.
• Develops a plan of care for 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.
• Provides input into the development of clinical paths with assigned Case Manager.
• Uses care plan and/or clinical path in providing patient care.
• Delegates as appropriate based on patient needs and competencies of staff.
• Carefully performs patient care according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty, as documented by the respective clinical skills inventory evaluation and completion of competency days.
• Evaluates care given and adjusts plan of care to meet the changing needs of the patient.
• Documents appropriately in patient care records.
• Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders, utilizing professional knowledge base to assure patient safety.
• Works collaboratively with other patient care and multidisciplinary team members to provide patient centered care.
• Documents or ensures documentation of all of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies.
• Incorporates discharge planning into clinical pathway or plan of care to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home.
• Promotes, has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
• Associate of Science in Nursing or higher
• Current Illinois RN license
• Active BLS Certification
• SANE - AA or SANE - P Certification: must be enrolled within 6 months of employment (18 months for new grad RNs).
• Obtaining and maintaining SANE certification within this role is a condition of employment.
• Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.
• ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• ED experience highly preferred.

Skills

Staff nurses manage patient-centered care that is outcome-directed, utilizing assessment skills, developing plans of care, delegating tasks, documenting care, administering medications, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, incorporating discharge planning, promoting patient care protocols, and interacting consistently with patients and families.

Benefits

UChicago Medicine offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Employees also have access to a wide range of wellness programs and resources.

Pay

The pay range for this position is negotiable based on qualifications and experience, but is generally competitive with industry standards.

Schedule

This position is a 100% onsite opportunity with a shift of 7a-7p, every other weekend required.