Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Float Pool South - Full-Time, Days

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ambulatory Float Pool. This full-time position requires a valid Illinois RN license and a minimum of one year of professional nursing experience. Responsibilities include providing patient care, coordinating with healthcare providers, and educating patients and families.

The role is based in the greater Chicagoland area with local travel required. The benefits include competitive pay, commitment to transparency in compensation, and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
• Minimum of one year professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for patients including assessment and treatment.
• Educate patients and families about health management and conditions.
• Document patient assessment and intervention data.

Skills

Patient care

Health assessment

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing

Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Float Pool South - Full-Time, Days

IL, United States

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Medical Group, as a Registered Nurse with our Ambulatory Float Pool team. Here, you will work in our South Region which includes Chicago (Beverly), Flossmoor, Calumet City, Tinley Park, Homewood, Lansing, and Harvey, IL. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area. Local travel is required.

UChicago Medicine's outpatient facilities are conveniently located throughout the region, from , Printers Row and the South Loop in the heart of Chicago to Orland Park, Tinley Park, Flossmoor, and Calumet City in the south suburbs. In addition, UChicago Medicine’s advanced specialists in cancer, heart care, orthopaedics and other specialties help patients through clinical partnerships and joint venture programs.

A Registered Nurse, UCM Care Network, is responsible for providing professional nursing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning, and medical care evaluation by following established standards, protocols and practices. Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians. This position will be located in a community-based physician practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Obtains patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality
• Obtains and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition
• Provides patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations
• Executes prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response
• Delegates as allowed under the Nurse Practice Act. Refers to/consults with physicians, other health providers, and community resources to prevent/resolve problems or concerns
• Educates patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions
• Documents patient assessment and intervention data using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes
• Tracks quality assurance data and monitors for acute and chronic care management
• Maintains/reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information
• Posts tests and examination results
• Responds to/refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
• Minimum of one year professional nursing experience
• Completion of nursing training from an accredited school of nursing
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Preferred Qualifications

• ABachelor's degree in Nursing
• Prior clinic experience
• Job Type/FTE: Full-Time 1.0 FTE
• Work Location: Onsite - South Region - Chicago (Beverly), Flossmoor, Calumet City, Tinley Park, Homewood, Lansing, and Harvey, IL
• Unit/Department: Ambulatory Float Pool
• CBA Code:Non-Union

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

• Locations 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US