Community Health RN I - CON - Academic Practice Nursing - Full-time

Rush Hospital • $78K — $116K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an NLN accredited school.
  • At least one year of nursing experience, including public or community health.
  • Strong analytical abilities.
  • Proven ability to navigate complex organizational systems.
  • Effective interpersonal skills for challenging situations.
  • Proficient in using computer systems for data entry and retrieval.

Responsibilities

  • Assess health needs of individuals and communities.
  • Plan and deliver nursing care to various populations.
  • Promote continuity of care with interdisciplinary teamwork.
  • Maintain and evaluate health records and medical reports.
  • Develop and implement health education and prevention programs.
  • Initiate community screening programs as needed.
  • Utilize community resources for client referrals.
  • Plan and deliver educational programs for staff based on client needs.
  • Engage in program development and evaluation.
  • Monitor adherence to regulated programs.
  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
  • Act as a preceptor for nursing students as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and education.
  • Supportive work environment encouraging teamwork.
  • Access to state-of-the-art medical resources and technology.
  • Participation in community engagement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Faculty Practice CON

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.04 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary:
The Community/Public Health Nurse is a nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes and provides quality care to individuals, groups, and communities. The Community/Public Health Nurse supports the mission of the College of Nursing (CON). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Bachelor's or in Nursing from an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing and some community or public health experience
• Analytical ability.
• Ability to work in complex organizational systems.
• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to use computer system to enter or retrieve data.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Assesses health needs of individuals and the community.
• Plans and delivers nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities.
• Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team at assigned agency.
• Maintains, interprets, and evaluates health records and medical reports for clients.
• Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs.
• Implements various screening programs based on community needs.
• Utilizes community resources for client referral.
• Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs.
• Participates in agency program development and evaluation.
• Monitors compliance of regulated programs.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Acts as a preceptor for Rush CON students, as requested, at assigned agency site.

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