Registered Nurse (RN) 7w Trauma Med/Surg

Advocate Aurora Health; Oak Lawn (IL); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health seeks a Registered Nurse for the 7 West Trauma/Med/Surg unit in Oak Lawn, IL. The RN will care for patients 15+ with trauma/medical-surgical needs, coordinating care using the nursing process to ensure safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program, an active IL RN license, and BLS certification. Join a high-acuity team delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsabilités

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and strong communication while leading efforts to create a safe patient environment and positive experience across the continuum.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Compassionate care

Formation

Approved nursing program

RN license (state)

Description du poste

REGISTERED NURSE – 7w TRAUMA MED/SURG .9/7P

7 West is a 37-bed unit that specializes in the care of Trauma/Medical/Surgical patients above the age of 15. Patients admitted to 7 West include:

· Multiple trauma, chest trauma, abdominal trauma, head trauma, and orthopedic trauma (age 15 and older).

Pre and post-operative trauma patients.· Medical and surgical overflow· Pre and post-surgical candidates or major trauma victims being treated for fluid and electrolyte imbalance that require monitoring and medical intervention.· Patients with cervical spine injuries.· Neurosurgical patients (i.e. craniotomy and spinal surgery).· Tuberculosis (negative pressure rooms: 7364w, 7368W 7370W, 7372W)· Respiratory diagnoses (i.e., COPD, pneumonia, asthma)· Congestive Heart Failure· Cellulitis and gangrene· Diabetes· DVT·

Gastrointestinal disorders· Sepsis· Urinary Tract Infection· Mental status changes

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing


• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices


• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s leading health care networks. A nonprofit, 788-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,500affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health.

The hospital provides emergency care for more than105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois.

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