Oncology Med-Surg RN I — Night Shift, Sign-On Bonus

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a beginning level RN to provide patient care on the 14 W Tower-Med-Surg Oncology unit. This full-time role follows a 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with a total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0.

The RN 1 role emphasizes learning and collaboration while applying evidence-based guidelines, policies, and protocols to guide practice. A $5K sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure is required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN); New graduates must have acceptance into an accredited school of nursing within 6 months from date of hire.
• Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.
• ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.
• Uses evidence-based guidelines consistently.
• Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.
• 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.
• Takes care of patients with respect and sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.
• Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.
• Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.
• Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.
• Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.
• Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.
• Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.
• Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk.
• Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet learning needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Supports unit goals and change initiatives.
• Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

RN licensure

Education

BSN or ADN

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a beginning level RN to provide patient care on the 14 W Tower-Med-Surg Oncology unit. This full-time role follows a 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with a total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0.

The RN 1 role emphasizes learning and collaboration while applying evidence-based guidelines, policies, and protocols to guide practice. A $5K sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.