ICU CVICU RN II - Night Shift, Chicago

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,104 - 84,033; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an experienced RN2 for the Cardiosciences ICU-CVICU to provide skilled nursing care during 12-hour night shifts, with a total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0. The position offers a competitive pay range and responsibilities including data collection, collaboration with care teams, and patient safety initiatives.

The RN2 identifies patient response patterns, consults with care teams, and upholds Rush policies.

Qualifications

• Current State of Illinois RN licensure required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher; ADN path allowed under Conditions of Employment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives.
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
• 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 outcomes.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and services to meet patient needs.
• Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe medication administration.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Illinois RN license

BLS certification

BSN or higher

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago seeks an experienced RN2 for the Cardiosciences ICU-CVICU to provide skilled nursing care during 12-hour night shifts, with a total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0. The position offers a competitive pay range and responsibilities including data collection, collaboration with care teams, and patient safety initiatives.

The RN2 identifies patient response patterns, consults with care teams, and upholds Rush policies.