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Staff Nurse (RN) Float Team, Emergency Department - Registry, Evenings

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Room Float Team department. Comer Emergency Department is a 21-bed, Level 1 Pediatric Academic Trauma Center dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to the children of South Side of Chicago and beyond. With 2 trauma bays, 1 special procedures room and a dedicated resuscitation bay, we are equipped to handle the most critical situations. The Adult Emergency Department 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. In the general care area, 45 rooms are fully equipped with critical care monitoring capabilities. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

 

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 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.
  • 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 Qualifications 

  • 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. Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.

 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • ED RN experience 

Position Details 

  • Job Type/FTE: In-House Registry (0.1 FTE)
  • Shift: Evenings, every other weekend
  • Work Location:  Hyde Park
  • Unit/Department: Adult & Pediatric Emergency Departments
  • CBA Code: NNU

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

 

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

 

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

 

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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