Registered Nurse - Labor and Delivery - Night Shift

American Geriatrics Society; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 74,880 - 116,064; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay premium

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

HSA options

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

American Geriatrics Society in Evanston, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for Labor and Delivery on the night shift to provide safe, compassionate obstetric care and collaborate with the clinical team.

The role is full-time (36 hours/week) with 7:00 pm–7:30 am shifts and weekend rotation. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates, reflecting the experience requirement and duties of this critical unit.

Qualifications

• Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL is required.
• Graduate of an NLN-accredited nursing program; BSN strongly preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care identifying interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Provides patient assessment and health data collection.
• Communicates and documents plan of care with patient, family and team.
• Provides patient and family teaching tailored to learning needs.
• Participates in professional development and education of staff.
• Assists with injections, venipuncture, medications, and IV management.
• Supports performance improvement activities and nursing research.
• Performs daily rounds for wound/ostomy/skin care where skilled.

Skills

Nursing

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Job Title

Registered Nurse Labor and Delivery - Night Shift

Sign on Bonus

$25,000: To be eligible for the sign on bonus must have 18 months Labor and Delivery experience.

Position Details

• Location: Evanston Hospital, Evanston IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time 36 hours per week
• Hours: 1900-0730, with weekend rotation
• Call: one shift per six week schedule
• Required Travel: n/a

A Brief Overview

The Registered Nurse will deliver safe and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care. The Registered Nurse will collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

What you will do

• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Evaluates patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
• Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
• Communicates plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient’s wishes through acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Communicates patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve patient care needs. Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
• Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs. Assesses patient’s cultural background, learning style, learning barriers, and modifies teaching plan accordingly. Provides teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate. Identifies community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
• Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers as colleagues. Shares knowledge, provides feedback and contributes to an environment supportive of clinical education. Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
• Provide assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, 02 therapy, and IV management.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and nursing research. Keeps abreast of research and practice trends in wound/ostomy/skin care through participation in professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning activities. Supports staff in using research and providing evidence-based care
• If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients. Monitors effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin care
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.

What you will need

• License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required
• Education: Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required; BSN strongly preferred
• Certification: BLS/CPR Certification for the Healthcare Provider required from the American Heart Association
• Experience: 2 years Labor and Delivery or acute care nursing experience strongly preferred
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Labor and Delivery Experience preferred

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.