RN - Critical Care (PCCU) - Days

nshs; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

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

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL seeks a Registered Nurse PCCU for the Medical ICU, including Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery pods. This is a full-time role in a 36-hour weekly schedule, 7am to 7:30pm, with every third weekend and rotating holidays.

You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to develop and implement care plans, perform assessments, and educate patients and families. Requirements include an RN license in Illinois, ACLS and BLS, and at least one year of inpatient

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing.
• Current Illinois RN license.
• ACLS required.
• BLS required.
• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience.
• If Associate Degree, must obtain BSN within five years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care with interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Performs patient assessment and collects health data from patient and family.
• Communicates plan of care to patient, family, and interdisciplinary team; documents health data.
• Individualizes patient and family teaching based on assessment; educates on disease management and emergency care.
• Participates in professional development and supports staff in education.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Assists in transporting acutely ill patients as needed.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

RN license

Patient assessment

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in 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.

Endeavor Health is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our compensation structure. The new minimum for this role will be adjusted to $37.25 base pay hourly rate beginning with the second paycheck in October.

Position Highlights:

Position: Registered Nurse PCCU - Medical ICU (Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery Pods)

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Full-Time: 36 hours/week

Hours: 7am - 7:30pm - with every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday track

Required Travel: May float to other adult inpatient units as needed

What you will do:

• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Evaluates patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes, systematically revises diagnosis, interventions and expected outcomes as needed.
• Provides patient assessment and collection of health data involving patient, family and other health care providers. .
• Communicates plan of care to patient and family regularly respecting the patient's wishes through acknowledgment of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes. Communicates patient data to physician and interdisciplinary team as indicated to achieve patient care needs. Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
• Individualizes patient and family teaching based on a thorough assessment to meet their specific learning needs. Assesses patient's cultural background, learning style, learning barriers, and modifies teaching plan accordingly. Provides teaching on disease management strategies, emergency care and drug information when appropriate. Identifies community resources to support patient self-management of disease.
• Interacts with and contributes to professional development of peers, students and other health care providers as colleagues. Shares knowledge, provides feedback and contributes to an environment supportive of clinical education. Assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
• Nurture a compassionate environment by providing psychological support
• Provide assistance to technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, and administration of drugs, 02 therapy, and IV management.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and nursing research. Keeps abreast of research and practice trends in wound/ostomy/skin care through participation in professional networking, ongoing education, and self-directed learning activities. Supports staff in using research and providing evidence-based care
• If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients. Monitors effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin care
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.

What you will need:

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing
• If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)
• Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfathered
• RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021
• Active Illinois State Nursing License
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required
• American Heart Association (AHA,) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required
• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Nursing
• 1 Year ICU or ER experience
• 1 Year radiology nursing experience
• 1 Year Wound/ostomy experience
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

A Brief Overview:

The Staff Nurse will deliver safe and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care. The Staff Nurse will collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and e