Registered Nurse 2, ED (nights)

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN2 for the Emergency Department. This full-time position offers a $5K sign-on bonus and involves working nights. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will utilize your technical skills to provide exceptional patient care and support quality initiatives. The role demands strong analytical and communication skills to effectively interact with patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Join a mission-driven organization that values excellence and compassion in patient care, and take the next step in your nursing career with this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN licensure and BLS certification required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is preferred for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participates in data collection for quality initiatives and research.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of medical devices.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Job Description

RN2, Emergency Department (nights) - $5K sign on bonus!

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Emergency Room-ER - Tower

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $34.98 - $58.77 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 RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Qualifications Knowledge:

1. Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
2. Maintain current BLS certification.
3. Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
4. May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
1. Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
2. All Conditions of Employment as outlined in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.

Skills:

1. Analytical ability is required.
2. Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
3. Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.

Abilities:

1. Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
2. Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
3. The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
4. Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities:

1. Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
2. Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
3. Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
4. Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
5. 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.
6. Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
7. Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
8. Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
9. Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
10. Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
11. Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
12. Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
13. Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
14. Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.