Registered Nurse PCU PRN

1002 Adventist Midwest Management Services; Town of La Grange (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Illinois is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN/As needed shifts, 6:45am - 7:15pm with rotating weekends and holidays. The role focuses on safe medication administration, patient assessments, data documentation, and effective handoffs to the care team.

We value compassionate patient care, clear communication, critical thinking, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure timely, evidence-based outcomes and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
• RN license required.
• BLS CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collects and documents patient health data.
• Performs thorough patient assessments.
• Ensures patient safety and effective handoff.
• Promotes patient experience through clear communication.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient communication

Documentation

Nursing assessments

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Patient advocacy

Education to patients

Education

Associates in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Location and Availability:

Schedule: PRN Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD City: LA GRANGE State: Illinois Postal Code: 60525

Job Description:

Schedule: PRN/As needed; 6:45am - 7:15pm, w/rotating weekends and holidays

• Ensure appropriate use and stewardship of medical supplies and equipment to support patient safety and operational efficiency.
• Ensures safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Promotes a positive patient experience by demonstrating caring behaviors, maintaining clear communication, and collaborating with the care team to provide safe, timely, and effective whole-person care.
• Exemplifies AdventHealth's core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient's level of care.
• Collects and documents patient health data systematically and timely.
• Conducts thorough, ongoing assessments of patients, analyzes assessment data and develops individualized, evidenced based plans of care.
• Implements interventions from the plan of care timely, safely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.
• Collaborates and promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Participates in peer interviewing as needed.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.
• Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed needs.
• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies ensuring legal and ethical practice.
• Participates in initiatives related to quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.
• Serves as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed.

Education:

Associate's of Nursing [Required], Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

Previous Experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) [Required], Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

(Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$33.94 - $57.08

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Our Mission:

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.