Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine Unit - Night Shift

Azza HealthCare Agency; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Medicine Unit to provide high-acuity patient care and contribute to a collaborative care environment.

You will assess patients, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support professional development while ensuring HIPAA compliance and safe procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or higher.
• Active Illinois RN license.
• ACLS, BLS, and CPR certifications.
• Experience in inpatient nursing is preferred; new graduates with relevant qualifications are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Assess patient health data and communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide education tailored to patient needs, culture, and learning styles.
• Support professional development of colleagues and contribute to compassionate care.
• Assist technical staff with injections, venipuncture, and IV management.
• Participate in performance improvement activities, research, and evidence-based practice.
• Monitor wound/ostomy/skin care and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Transport acutely ill patients as needed.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Active Illinois RN license

ACLS, BLS, CPR certifications

Experience in inpatient nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse in Pulmonary Medicine Unit, providing care for higher acuity patients.

Responsibilities Include

• Developing and evaluating individualized care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Assessing patient health data and communicating effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Providing education tailored to patient needs, cultural background, and learning styles.
• Supporting professional development of colleagues and contributing to a compassionate care environment.
• Assisting technical staff with procedures such as injections, venipuncture, and IV management.
• Participating in performance improvement activities, research, and evidence-based practice.
• Monitoring wound/ostomy/skin care treatments if qualified, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Transporting acutely ill patients as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Active Illinois RN license.
• ACLS, BLS, and current CPR certification.
• Experience in inpatient nursing is preferred; new graduates with relevant qualifications are encouraged.

Skills

Strong assessment, communication, teaching, and collaboration skills, with a focus on compassionate patient care. Technical proficiency in procedures is advantageous.