Registered Nurse II – Medical Floor (12-hr PT)

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 84,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse II to deliver high-quality patient care in the 9 N Atrium-Gen Medicine unit. The role requires Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and a baccalaureate-level nursing degree or higher, with ADN consideration under policy.

Duties include data collection for quality initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Responsibilities emphasize safety, evidence-based practice, and leadership in care delivery,

Qualifications

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October, 2012).
• May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) under specified conditions.
• Baccalaureate degree must be earned within the timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in collection of data to support unit-based quality initiatives.
• Utilizes system-wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns of problems in a patient population and initiates actions.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families.
• Collaborates with other disciplines and services to meet patient needs.
• Assesses physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Prioritizes care for complex patients based on clinical experience.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and responds effectively.
• Demonstrates safe use of medical devices and medication administration.
• Implements fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk identification.
• Individualizes teaching plans and provides education to staff and students.
• Demonstrates leadership skills and delegates effectively.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills in difficult Situ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher

ADN accepted with conditions

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Part-Time Registered Nurse II to deliver high-quality patient care in the 9 N Atrium-Gen Medicine unit. The role requires Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and a baccalaureate-level nursing degree or higher, with ADN consideration under policy.

Duties include data collection for quality initiatives, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Responsibilities emphasize safety, evidence-based practice, and leadership in care delivery,