Community Health RN I - Community Testing-30758

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

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks a Community/Public Health Nurse to promote quality care for individuals, groups, and communities in the Community Testing unit. The role supports Rush CON mission and requires Illinois RN licensure and a BSN.

The nurse will assess needs, plan care, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver preventive health services and education at the community level.

Qualifications

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health needs of individuals and the community.
• Plans and delivers nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities.
• Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team at assigned agency.
• Maintains, interprets, and evaluates health records and medical reports for clients.
• Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs.
• Implements various screening programs based on community needs.
• Utilizes community resources for client referral.
• Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs.
• Participates in agency program development and evaluation.
• Monitors compliance of regulated programs.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Acts as a preceptor for Rush CON students, as requested, at assigned agency site.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Community Testing
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:30:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).
Pay Range: $37.50 - $62.21 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Community/Public Health Nurse is a nurse with knowledge in a specialized area of nursing who promotes and provides quality care to individuals, groups, and communities. The Community/Public Health Nurse supports the mission of the College of Nursing (CON). Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications:

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of nursing and some community or public health experience
• Analytical ability.
• Ability to work in complex organizational systems.
• Interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
• Ability to use computer system to enter or retrieve data.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assesses health needs of individuals and the community.
• Plans and delivers nursing care for individuals, groups, and communities.
• Promotes continuity of care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team at assigned agency.
• Maintains, interprets, and evaluates health records and medical reports for clients.
• Develops and implements health education and prevention programs based on assessed needs.
• Implements various screening programs based on community needs.
• Utilizes community resources for client referral.
• Plans and delivers staff educational programs related to agency/client needs.
• Participates in agency program development and evaluation.
• Monitors compliance of regulated programs.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Acts as a preceptor for Rush CON students, as requested, at assigned agency site.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.