RN - Critical Care (PCCU) - Nights

Endocrine News; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career pathways for professionalGrowth

Medical, Dental, 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

Job summary

Endocrine News in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Staff Nurse PCCU for the Medical ICU. This full-time role involves 36 hours per week from 7pm to 7:30am with every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

You will assess patients, develop and adjust plans of care, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates hold an Associate Degree in Nursing or higher, active Illinois license, ACLS and BLS, and at least 1 year of inpatient experience.

Qualifications

• Required ADN or higher in Nursing and valid state license.
• If ADN is highest degree, must obtain BSN within five years of start date.
• Active Illinois state nursing license required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• At least 1 year inpatient nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops a care plan with interventions to achieve outcomes and reevaluates progress.
• Performs patient assessment and collects health data from patient and family.
• Communicates care plan to patient/family and coordinates with the team.
• Educates patient and family on disease management and self-care.
• Mentors peers and delegates tasks as needed within the team.
• Provides compassionate, supportive care environment for patients.
• Assists with injection of contrast, venipuncture, IV management and oxygen therapy.
• Participates in performance improvement and evidence-based nursing practices.
• Daily rounds for wound/ostomy/skin care when skilled; monitors plan effectiveness.
• Complies with HIPAA and assists in transporting acutely ill patients.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within 5 years

Active Illinois Nursing License

ACLS

BLS

Inpatient nursing experience

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

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.

Position Highlights

• Position: Registered Nurse PCCU - Medical ICU
• 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 progress toward attainment of outcomes, revises diagnoses, 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, respects patient wishes, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. Documents patient health data, interventions and communications.
• Individually teaches patient and family based on assessed learning needs; assesses cultural background, learning style and barriers; provides disease management, emergency care and drug information as appropriate; identifies resources to support self-management.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, students and other health care providers; assigns or delegates tasks as needed.
• Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Assists technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, drug administration, oxygen therapy, and IV management.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and nursing research; stays current with wound/ostomy/skin care practices and supports staff in using research and evidence-based care.
• If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients and monitors treatment plan effectiveness.
• Complies with HIPAA regulations.
• Assists in transporting 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
• 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) – WOCNCB
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) – WOCNCB

A Brief Overview

The Staff Nurse delivers safe and compassionate nursing care by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care, collaborating with the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• Career pathways for professional growth and development
• Medical, Dental, 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