Staff Nurse-Float Team, Pediatric Float Pool, Full-Time, Nights Shift

The University of Chicago Medicine • $72K — $90K *

Chicago, IL 60629In-Person

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Qualifications

Minimum 2 years ICU experience
Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing
Current RN Illinois license

Responsibilities

Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs
Develops a plan of care for patients, collaborating with Case Manager when necessary
Performs patient care according to hospital policies and nursing standards
Delegates tasks based on patient needs and staff competencies
Evaluates patient care and adjusts plans as necessary
Documents patient care accurately from admission to discharge
Promotes patient care protocols for various age groups including neonatal and geriatric patients.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Employee wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Full Job Description

Job Description

A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision.

Essential Job Functions

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.*
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.*
Competently 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 insures 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.*
Provides cost-effective care by appropriate utilization of time, supplies and personnel.*
Evaluates patient care interventions and collaborates with all team members to make changes as necessary.*
Initiates and/or participates in patient care conferences.*
Assumes the responsibility to interact on a consistent basis with the patient and family providing coordination of the plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager.*
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.*

Required Qualification

Minimum 2 years ICU experience
Education: Graduate of an NLN accredited school of nursing.
License: Current RN Illinois license

Position Details:

Job Type/FTE:0.9
Shift: Nights 7:00pm-7:30am, Every other weekend
Work Location: Hyde Park, Comer Children's Hospital
Unit/Department: Pediatric Float pool
CBA Code: NNU

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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