Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Unit - Days

American Geriatrics Society; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 75,768; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Premium pay for shift/holidays

Incentive pay

Annual raises

Career growth and development

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health savings account options

Job summary

American Geriatrics Society is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Orthopedic Unit at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. This full-time position offers 36 hours per week with day shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm, and every other weekend.

The role requires an Associate's degree or BSN, IL nursing license, and current CPR certification. You will assess patients, coordinate care, communicate with the care team and patients, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
• Coordinates patient plan of care to assure interventions are consistent, safe, timely and appropriate.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all customers, in person, on the phone and in writing.
• Individually teaches patient and family based on assessment to meet learning needs.
• Participates in evaluating quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains professional knowledge in current nursing practice standards, laws and regulations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Communication skills

Nursing documentation

Education

Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing

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.

Position Highlights

• Position: Registered Nurse -Orthopedic Unit- Days
• Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL
• Full Time, 36 hours/week
• Hours: 7:00am -7:30pm, Every other weekend required
• Required Travel: No

What you will do

• Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
• Coordinates patient plan of care to assure interventions are consistent, safe, timely and appropriate.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with all customers, in person, on the phone and in writing.
• Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs.
• Participates in evaluating quality and effectiveness of nursing practice by participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintains professional knowledge in current nursing practice standards, laws and regulations.

What you will need

• Successful completion of an Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)

• Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• 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.