Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Nights

nshs; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Premium pay for shifts

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual increases based on performance

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental and vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted parking

Wellness program savings plan

HSA options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Résumé du poste

Endeavor Health in Chicago is seeking a Clinical Nurse Coordinator for the Progressive Care Unit. You will facilitate unit functioning, coordinate care, delegate tasks, and serve as a clinical resource.

Reports to the Unit Manager and collaborates with admitting, Bed Coordinator, and supervisors to ensure timely admissions and transfers. The role requires a BSN (preferred), state RN license in Illinois, 2 years as Staff Nurse, AHA CPR, and strong communication and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred
• Two years experience as a Staff Nurse
• CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• Current Illinois RN license or eligibility
• Strong communication and teaching skills

Responsabilités

• Coordinate, delegate and communicate to support unit functioning.
• Facilitate admissions/transfers with Bed Coordinator and Supervisor.
• Perform rounds and monitor patient conditions.
• Assist with bed control and discharge planning.
• Participate in Nursing DIG Committee for process improvements.
• Ensure adequate staffing and unit assignments based on census and acuity.

Connaissances

Clinical nursing skills

Effective communication

Teaching

Motivational skills

Formation

Bachelor of Nursing

Illinois RN license

Registered Nurse license

Description du poste

Hourly Pay Range

$45.21 - $70.08 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

• Position: Clinical Nurse Coordinator - Progressive Care Unit


• Location: Chicago, IL


• Full Time (36 hrs/week)


• Hours: Nights (7p-730a); rotating weekends and holidays required


• Required Travel: May float to other inpatient units as needed.

What you will do

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse designated to facilitate the functioning of the unit. The Clinical Nurse Coordinator demonstrates excellent clinical skills and acts as a resource to the staff. Major components of this role include the ability to coordinate, delegate, communicate and think critically on clinical and operational issues. Reports directly to the Unit Manager.

• Functions as a resource person for the nursing staff and medical staff.


• Collaborates with admitting, the Bed Coordinator, and/or the Supervisor to facilitate the plan for timely placement of all admissions and transfers


• Makes rounds on patients, keeping abreast of patient condition/changes.


• Facilitates the bed control on a unit basis by contacting physicians to potentially obtain early discharge orders and assist nursing staff in the process of discharging patients in a timely manner.


• Is a participating member of the Nursing DIG Committee to identify opportunities for improving patient through-put.


• Ensures adequate and appropriate coverage for the unit that considers census, acuity and RN: patient ratio. Plans for and makes unit assignments based on staffing, competency of staff, coverage of following shifts.


• Delegates new admission/transfers to appropriate RN based on unit criteria and adjusts patient care assignments as necessary.


• Delegates work to non-professional staff (CNA, Unit Secretary); counsels professional and non-professional staff and gives feedback when necessary.


• Delegates unit assignments (e.g. crash cart checks, temperature checks)


• Prioritizes bed clean-up with housekeeper and identifies any stat cleaning needs.


• Participates with the staff evaluation process. Provides information to the department nurse manager or director for the administration of annual performance evaluations including peer review, goal-setting, performance improvement and/or progressive discipline.


• Orients agency personnel to unit. Provides feedback to them throughout shift.


• Evaluates agency personnel. Give temporary ID access for PYXIS.


• Coordinates staff and their duties during a code.


• Acts as a resource to nursing staff in problem solving resolution of patient care issues.


• Communicates and follows up with other departments on unit/patients needs.


• In cases of internal or external disaster, directs unit activities.


• Reports significant clinical events to Nursing Supervisor or Nurse Manager.


• Communicates unit status to incoming Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Resource Nurse).


• Completes end of shift Summary Report.


• Assists with orientation of new employees. Provides feedback to them and the Unit Manager.


• As identified within the Rapid Response and Stroke Team protocols, functions as a member of these teams.

What you will need

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, with a Bachelor of Nursing preferred.


• Two (2) years experience as a Staff Nurse.


• Clinical nursing skills, effective communication, teaching and motivational skills.


• Specialty Board Certification within 2 years of promotion


• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Illinois. Certification in area of expertise preferred.


• American Heart Association CPR Certification

Benefits

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development


• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Discounted Parking


• Wellness Program Savings Plan


• Health Savings Account Options


• Retirement Options with Company Match


• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay


• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org .

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.