Special Procedures Nurse, Heart & Vascular Nurse - Full-Time, Days, Orland Park

The University of Chicago Medicine • $75K — $95K *
Orland Park, IL 60462In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of clinical experience in a relevant setting.
  • Experience with sedation and intravenous infusions preferred.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Provide complex nursing care during high-risk procedures such as cardiac catheterization.
  • Monitor patients during sedation and recovery phases.
  • Maintain and operate nursing equipment in proper working condition.
  • Handle confidential patient information per HIPAA guidelines.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs.
  • Document patient assessments accurately and completely.
  • Ensure compliance with quality assurance testing.

Benefits

  • Access to a world-class academic healthcare environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge medical practices in the Heart & Vascular field.
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment.
  • Commitment to compassionate patient care.
Full Job Description
Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Special Procedures Nurse (RN) supporting our Heart & Vascular team at our Orland Park clinic. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Under the direction of an Attending Physician or a licensed independent practitioner, the Special Procedures Nurse RN provides technically complex and high risk nursing care services to patients which may include one or more of the following categories: sedation, intravenous infusions, complex procedures, e.g., lumbar puncture, cardiac catherization; This may also include specialized monitoring during procedure and recovery phase; The RN may have Charge Nurse responsibility for his/her assigned unit.

Essential Job Functions
  • Represents The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) in a positive manner with the prospective, former and current community we serve; interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and other customers of our services; demonstrates knowledge of the operating practices of UCMC.
  • Upholds the Mission Statement of UCMC: to provide superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring.
  • Handles confidential information consistent with Federal HIPAA legislation.
  • Performs a variety of clinical and research procedures with efficiency and high standards of quality; assures that the proper protocol is used for each sedation.
  • Provides patient care in a compassionate and empathetic manner; demonstrates knowledge of age-specific considerations in the provision of care. Involves a multidisciplinary team as needed to support patient and family psychological, social and spiritual needs.
  • Accurately completes required patient assessment, documentation, and interpretations for each patient encounter. Possesses sound professional judgment for timely physician intervention as needed. Recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate actions, initiates appropriate life supporting interventions while communicating appropriately with physicians.
  • Maintains nursing equipment and work areas in proper working condition; reports malfunctioning equipment or housekeeping issues to the appropriate person. Maintains a neat and clean work area with equipment. Maintains adequate inventory control of all necessary supplies. Emergency equipment maintained with adequate availability, good working order and restocks as needed with a fiscal awareness and accountability.
  • Interfaces with customers, specifically patients, families, visitors, and UCMC staff in a professional, positive and accommodating manner; demonstrates knowledge of AIDET principles and employs in all situations; demonstrates flexibility in accommodating special needs of customers whenever possible.
  • Performs all required Quality Assurance testing as indicated or as required by UCMC
  • Rotates to clinical areas as directed to assist in safe staffing ratios; utilizes resources to safely transport sedated patients to an appropriate or designated area within the UCMC


Qualifications
  • RN Required


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of degree in addition to 5+ years clinical experience


Position Details
  • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Days
  • Work Location: Onsite - Orland Park
  • Unit/Department: Heart & Vascular
  • CBA Code: NNU

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