Ambulatory RN II — Part-Time, Patient Care & Coordination

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an Ambulatory RN 2 to join the IM General River North - Office. This part-time position (0.5–0.89 FTE) supports ambulatory care with an 8-hour shift, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and hourly pay between $37.50 and $62.21.

The nurse applies evidence-based practices, collaborates with the health care team, and aims for optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a BSN or higher, current state license, and CPR certification, with at least one year of

Qualifications

• Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned.
• At least one year of nursing experience required.
• Nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014.
• ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards BSN within 3 years of hire.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Specialty certification may be required for certain departments within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal patient experience and outcomes.
• Implements a plan of care that incorporates the unique characteristics of patients, families, groups and communities.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect.
• Coordinates care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of all appropriate health services and community resources across the care continuum.
• Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures.
• Communicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers.
• Participates in and contributes to system and clinic based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence based activities that improve patient care and outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures.
• Applies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families.
• Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes.
• Recognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum.
• Establish regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Supports clinic goals and change initiatives and participates in nursing shared governance.
• Collaborates with other clinic personnel to ensure task completion to consistently optimize patient outcomes.
• Provides education to staff and/or students in the clinic.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation accuracy

Data entry

CPR Certification

Education

Baccalaureate nursing degree (BSN) or higher

National Certification

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an Ambulatory RN 2 to join the IM General River North - Office. This part-time position (0.5–0.89 FTE) supports ambulatory care with an 8-hour shift, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, and hourly pay between $37.50 and $62.21.

The nurse applies evidence-based practices, collaborates with the health care team, and aims for optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate holds a BSN or higher, current state license, and CPR certification, with at least one year of