Registered Nurse - Per Diem Level I - Medical Observation Unit - Days

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights (IL); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Premium pay for shift/holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health/dental/vision options

Retirement options with company match

Job summary

Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks a Per Diem Level I Registered Nurse for its Medical Observation Unit (Days). The role requires 48 hours every 6 weeks with weekend time if needed. Hours are 7:00am–7:30pm.

The RN will assess patients, coordinate care plans, communicate with patients and families, and participate in quality improvement efforts. Required education is an Associate's degree or BSN, IL RN license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or BSN required.
• Current IL nursing license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collect health data with families and team.
• Coordinate plan of care to ensure safe, timely interventions.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and staff in person and in writing.
• Educate patients and families based on assessments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Communication

Teaching patients/families

Education

Associate's degree or BSN

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

## Registered Nurse - Per Diem Level I - Medical Observation Unit - DaysApply: NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heights: Part time: Posted Today: R40360**Hourly Pay Range:**$37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:*** **Position**: Registered Nurse - Medical Observation Unit - Days* **Location**: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL* **Per Diem Level I - must be able to work at least 48 hours every 6 weeks and 24 of those hours must be on weekend time if needed.*** **Hours**: 7:00am - 7:30pm **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:*** **Education**: Successful completion of an Associate's degree or BSN from an accredited school of nursing, **required.*** **License**: Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Illinois, **required.*** **Certification:** Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association, **required.** **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