Registered Nurse - Med/Surg II

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Copley Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a registered nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within a multidisciplinary team. The nurse will uphold ethical practices and patient safety while aligning with the hospital’s Caring Model and mission.

Required IL RN license, ADN (BSN preferred with a plan to obtain BSN within 5 years), CPR, and telemetry course. Oncology nursing certification is desirable; 1–2 years of acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license is required.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred; must obtain BSN within 5 years if hired/transferred on/after 8/1/2013.
• CPR certification required.
• Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing or Oncology Nursing is desirable.
• Oncology/Biotherapy Provider Course completion or within 12 months of hire.
• Telemetry monitoring course completion or within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient status and goals.
• Provide care in a compassionate, ethical, and professional manner per the Caring Model.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and seek guidance when needed.

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary: The registered nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patients’ status, plan of care, and goal achievement. Care is provided in a compassionate, professional, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion based on the Caring Model, exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley, and is in accordance with policies and procedures. The registered nurse is expected to uphold the most ethical and safe processes while keeping the care of the patient as a top priority. The position works closely with the entire multidisciplinary team and must have a complete understanding of own limitations and, in turn, seek advice, judgment and support of others, when necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• License: Current state of Illinois Registered Nurse license required.

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred. For hires or transfers on/after 8/1/2013, must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire/transfer date.

• Certifications: CPR required

• Certification in Medical Surgical Nursing or Oncology Nurse desired

• Special Skills: Completion of Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Course at time of hire, or within first 12 months of employment, maintain as required.

• Completion of Telemetry monitoring course at time of hire, or within first 12 months of employment.

• Experience: 1-2 years of acute nursing experience is desired.

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