RN - Critical Care (PCCU) - Nights

Endeavor Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account options

Retirement options with company match

Paid Time Off and holiday pay

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Staff Nurse PCCU for Medical ICU (Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery Pods) in Elmhurst, IL. This full-time night shift covers 7pm–7:30am with every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating care, patient assessment, and communicating with the care team. Requires active IL nursing license, ACLS, BLS, and 1 year inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing required or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing must be completed within five years of start date (where applicable).
• Active Illinois State Nursing License required.
• ACLS required; BLS/CPR certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of inpatient nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care identifying interventions to achieve outcomes and revises as needed.
• Performs patient assessment and health data collection with patient, family, and other providers.
• Communicates plan of care to patient and family and coordinates with physician and team.
• Provides patient and family teaching tailored to learning needs and cultural background.
• Supports continued professional development of peers and students; delegates tasks as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and provide compassionate care.
• Assist with procedures including injections, IV management, and oxygen therapy as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Inpatient nursing experience

ACLS

BLS/CPR

Communication and teamwork

Education

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within five years

RN Diploma grandfathered if applicable

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.

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: 7pm – 7:30am - 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

Required Education, Licensures/Certifications, and Skills and/or Experience:

• 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) - National CPR Foundation (NCPRF), 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 expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to \"help everyone in our communities be their best\".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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