Registered Nurse

Team Member Services; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in La Grange, IL is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for PRN night shifts. You will assess patients, develop and adjust care plans, administer medications, educate families, and collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, compassionate care.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate's in Nursing and RN licensure, with BLS certification required and ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required
• BLS CPR certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required
• English fluency (read, verbal, written)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients across physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural and spiritual factors.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans; reassess and revise as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and protocols; monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and self-care to promote understanding.
• Collaborate with medical staff to coordinate patient care and ensure effective communication.
• Document patient information, care activities, interventions and outcomes accurately.
• Evaluate care plan effectiveness and adjust to improve patient health outcomes.
• Ensure infection control and safety compliance.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families.
• Supervise and delegate care within the healthcare team; maintain quality and efficiency.
• Engage in performance improvement activities for patient care and operations.
• Respond to codes promptly and provide interventions to stabilize patients.

Skills

Organizational & multitasking

Nursing care methods

Team player

Verbal communication

EKG knowledge

Education

Associate's Nursing

Bachelor's Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Address: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City: LA GRANGE

State: Illinois

Postal Code: 60525

Job Description:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, spiritual, and lifestyle factors of patients.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient needs and standards of care, regularly evaluating and revising these plans as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, following physician orders and hospital protocols, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to promote understanding and compliance.
• Collaborate with medical staff and ancillary departments to coordinate and optimize patient care, ensuring effective communication and teamwork.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient information, care activities, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and interventions continuously, making necessary adjustments to improve patient health and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements to maintain a safe healthcare environment.
• Provide emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and their families, addressing their emotional and psychological needs.
• Supervise and delegate care provided by members of the healthcare team to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Engage in continuous professional development and participate in performance improvement activities to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Respond to code situations promptly and effectively, providing necessary interventions to stabilize patients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures
• Ability to work as a Team player within a unit
• Effective verbal and oral communication and problem-solving skills
• EKG (based on patient ; see document EKG and Advanced Life Support Requirements)
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills)
• Basic computer skills - must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs
• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes

Education:

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

1+ acute care hospital setting [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Acute/Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CCNS) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) [Preferred]
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred]
• Pediatric ER Assess, Recog & Stabilization (PEARS) [Preferred]
• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer w/ OB/GYN Spec (RDMS-OBGYN) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]
• Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]
• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) [Preferred]
• Critical Care Registered Nurse - Tele-ICU (CCRN-E) [Preferred]
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) [Preferred]
• Oncology Nurse Society (ONS) [Preferred]
• American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) [Preferred]
• Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) [Preferred]
• Gerontological Nurse (GERO-BC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$33.94 - $57.08

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.