NorthShore

RN - Pulmonary Medicine Unit - Days

NorthShore$74K — $115K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate Degree or higher in Nursing, with a Bachelor's required within five years if Associate is highest degree.
  • Active Illinois State Nursing License.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of start date.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evaluate patient care plans to achieve expected health outcomes.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments and gather health data from various stakeholders.
  • Communicate care plans and patient progress regularly to patients and families.
  • Individualize teaching strategies based on patient assessment and cultural considerations.
  • Support the professional development of peers and contribute to clinical education environments.
  • Provide psychological support and nurture a compassionate care atmosphere.
  • Participate in performance improvement and nursing research activities.

Benefits

  • Premium pay for eligible employees.
  • Career pathways for professional growth and development.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
  • Tuition reimbursement available.
  • Free parking provided for employees.
  • Wellness program savings plan.
  • Health savings account options offered.
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions.
  • Paid time off and holiday pay included.
  • Opportunities for community involvement.
Full Job Description
Hourly Pay Range:
$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:
  • Position: Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine Unit - higher acuity patient population
  • Location: Elmhurst, IL
  • Full Time: 36hr a week
  • Hours: 7am - 7pm with every 3rd weekend and holiday track


What you will do:
  • Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Evaluates patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
  • Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers. .
  • Communicates plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient's wishes through acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Communicates patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve patient care needs. Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
  • Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs. Assesses patient's cultural background, learning style, learning barriers, and modifies teaching plan accordingly. Provides teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate. Identifies community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
  • Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers as colleagues. Shares knowledge, provides feedback and contributes to an environment supportive of clinical education. Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
  • Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
  • Provide assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, 02 therapy, and IV management.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities and nursing research. Keeps abreast of research and practice trends in wound/ostomy/skin care through participation in professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning activities. Supports staff in using research and providing evidence-based care
  • If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients. Monitors effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin care
  • Complies with HIPAA regulations.
  • Assist in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.


What you will need:

Required Education, License and/or Certification, Skills and/or Experience:
  • Associate Degree or higher in Nursing
    • If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)
    • Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfatheredOR
  • RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021
  • Active Illinois State Nursing License
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association within 6 months of start date
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - National CPR Foundation (NCPRF)
  • Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association


Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:
  • Bachelor's in Nursing
  • 1 year of inpatient nursing experience is highly preferred


Benefits:

  • Premium pay for eligible employees
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities


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