Registered Nurse, First Aid Staff

Ravinia Festival; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and diverse music festival as a Registered Nurse on the First Aid Staff. You will ensure the health and safety of all visitors by providing compassionate nursing care, responding to emergencies, and collaborating with security teams. This role is essential in fostering a culture of care and preparedness, enhancing the visitor experience during the summer season. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a lively environment. If you are a dedicated RN looking for a rewarding seasonal role, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Weekly Pay

Illinois Paid Leave Plan

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Illinois required.
• 1-year experience in Emergency Department or School nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid and nursing care for patrons.
• Collaborate with security and emergency teams.
• Document care provided on a computerized system.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Emergency Care

Basic Computer Skills

Nursing Process

Triage

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

CPR and AED Certification

BSN Degree

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About Company:

Ravinia is both North America’s longest-running not-for-profit music festival and its most artistically diverse. Over 100 different events by a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, indie, and country performers make up a typical summer season on our two open-air and two indoor stages. Each year the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is featured in six weeks of concerts, many with Chief Conductor Marin Alsop. During the same summer months, the Ravinia Steans Music Institute provides young professional classical and jazz musicians with career-advancing training and concert settings.

Company Description

About Company:

Ravinia is both North America’s longest-running not-for-profit music festival and its most artistically diverse. Over 100 different events by a mix of classical, rock, pop, jazz, R&B, indie, and country performers make up a typical summer season on our two open-air and two indoor stages. Each year the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is featured in six weeks of concerts, many with Chief Conductor Marin Alsop. During the same summer months, the Ravinia Steans Music Institute provides young professional classical and jazz musicians with career-advancing training and concert settings.

Offstage and year-round, Ravinia’s Reach Teach Play education programs engage 85,000 children and adults—in schools with little to no music curriculum, in our Chicagoland communities, and at our 36-acre park—in our mission to make music equitably accessible to all.

Ravinia embraces diversity in all forms and is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment for all staff, musicians, guest artists, audiences, and community members. Ravinia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse on the First Aid Staff at Ravinia, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of all visitors by delivering educated and compassionate nursing care for all patrons by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patron plan of care. The Nurse will collaborate with members of the Emergency Watch Office, Security team, and other Ravinia Staff to ensure optimal patron outcomes and continuity of care. Your primary responsibility will be to provide immediate medical assistance in case of injuries or health emergencies, thereby contributing to a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Ultimately, your expertise will help foster a culture of care and preparedness, enhancing the visitor experience at Ravinia. This position is primarily within the summer season (early June through mid-September), with sporadic opportunities for off-season hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic first aid needs for all patron populations; pediatric to geriatric
• Independently provide safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for all patrons and staff who seek first aid
• Utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating the patron’s first aid plan of care
• Provide life-saving interventions
• Activate Emergency Medical Services (911) if needed
• Respond to various emergencies on the park grounds
• Dispense Over-the-Counter medications, if appropriate
• Document care provided on a computerized system
• Guide and direct assigned unlicensed nursing personnel (First Aid Assistants) in delivering patron care
• Communicate and collaborate with members of the Emergency Watch Office, Security team, and other Ravinia Staff to ensure optimal patron outcomes
• Positively contribute to safety outcomes while promoting a high-quality patron experience
• Help maintain medical supplies and equipment, ensuring readiness for emergencies
  
  

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Healthcare Provider issued by American Heart Association
• CPR and AED certification for the Healthcare Provider
• Minimum 1-year current hospital Emergency Department nursing experience OR minimum 1-year School nursing experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills including teamwork, ability to prioritize and multi-task, and triage
• Experience in emergency care and first aid
• Basic computer and written skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification highly recommended
• BSN degree preferred
• Experience in a public health or community health setting.
• Knowledge of park and recreational health and safety standards.
  
  

Work Environment

Ravinia's First Aid Station is located on Ravinia grounds in Highland Park, IL. Nurse hours are typically one half hour to one hour prior to the park opening time until the park is closed and cleared post event (pavilion and Martin Theatre performance night hours are approximately 4:00 PM - 11:30 PM, times can vary across other venues, for family programming, and unique conc ert days).

Compensation And Benefits

$35.00 per hour. This position is eligible for overtime pay when working more than 40 hours in one week. This position is paid weekly. Eligible for Illinois Paid Leave plan.

Ravinia is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Ravinia strongly believes that diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives is essential to our success. We strive to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment for all our employees. Ravinia does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law. We encourage individuals of all identities and abilities to apply.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Music

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