RN - Critical Care (PCCU) - Nights

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Elmhurst, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Retirement Options with Company Match

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL seeks a Registered Nurse PCCU for the Medical ICU (Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery Pods). This full-time role involves 36 hours weekly with 7pm–7:30am shifts, every 3rd weekend, and rotating holidays. Travel may include floating to other inpatient units to support patient care.

The position requires an Illinois RN license, ACLS and BLS, and a minimum of 1 year inpatient nursing experience. BSN preferred; CWOCN/CWCN certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois State Nursing License.
• ACLS required.
• BLS/CPR required.
• 1 year inpatient nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop a care plan to achieve outcomes and adjust as needed.
• Assess patients and collect health data with family involvement.
• Communicate plan of care to patient, family, and team.
• Educate patients and families based on learning needs.
• Support professional development of peers and supervise tasks.
• Provide compassionate care and assist with procedures as needed.
• Participate in improvement activities and stay current with trends.

Skills

ACLS

BLS/CPR

Inpatient nursing

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or higher

BSN within 5 years ( ADN route)

RN Diploma grandfathering

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: 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) ?