RN-GI FT days w/ On-Call

Humboldt-Park-Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

PTO accrual

Nurse parking

Wellness center membership

Job summary

Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, IL seeks a Registered Nurse for the GI unit on a full-time day shift with on-call responsibilities. You will plan, provide, and document nursing care, collaborate with physicians and nurses, and ensure safe patient outcomes by following the nursing process.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, on-board patient education, and proficiency with electronic health records. On-call duties and a commitment to high-quality care are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in Illinois.
• BLS certification required.
• On-call availability for GI unit responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides and documents professional nursing care per physician orders and hospital policies.
• Collaborates with the care team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Charts patient observations and activities in the electronic health record.
• Delivers safe, effective nursing care with critical thinking and ethical practice.
• Supervises unlicensed assistive personnel in providing patient care.
• Assesses patient condition and communicates changes to physicians.
• Maintains infection control and quality standards in care delivery.
• Educates patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and discharge instructions.

Skills

RN

Patient care

Team collaboration

EHR proficiency

Education

RN License

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $37 USD to $50 USD

  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Registered Nurse-GI FT days w/ On Call required ($4.00)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, provides, supervises and documents professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team to develop a plan of care to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Charts observations and activities related to patient care in electronic health record.
• Provides safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care for a patient population using critical thinking skills, advocacy abilities and ethical approaches.
• Guides and directs assigned unlicensed assistive personnel in delivering interdisciplinary patient care.
• Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition and reports changes to the physician.
• Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, infection control and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standards.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance/Process Improvement initiatives to improve patient safety and outcomes, such as monitoring compliance of core measures, infection control practices, etc.
• Educates patient/family prior to discharge regarding the diagnosis, medication and discharge instructions.
• Collects blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechniques for laboratory analysis necessary for patient treatment and diagnosis.

Department Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer Moderate sedation.
• Answer patient questions and addressing their concerns.
• Observe patient vital signs and document per protocol.
• Monitor recovering patients after procedures.
• Administer the necessary medication to patients.
• Keep the patient informed throughout the duration of the procedure.
• Complete all necessary documentation including patient notes and discharge documents.
• Prepare the instruments, equipment and supplies for the procedure/ Room set-up.
• Clean and sterilize equipment before use.
• Providing assistance to doctors throughout the procedure.
• Administering IV drips.
• Familiar with endoscopic equipment.
• Cross train to SDS or PACU.
• On-Call responsibilities.

BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME NURSES AFTER 90 DAYS

• Medical benefits-BSBS Network/VSP
• Flexible Spending Acct.
• Retirement Plan-403b (non-for profit) We match!
• Tuition Reimbursement-up to 5,000-restrictions apply
• Public service Loan forgiveness Program -Federal Student Loans ONLY (We are a qualified co.)
• We're on Americorps list of qualified hospitals (nurse grant)
• Conference & Certification Reimbursement -up to 750. annually
• BLS, CPI Trainings-onsite no charge
• Carebridge-(EAP)
• PTO accrual-8 hrs per check
• Nurse's park for free
• Updated nurses picnic area to enjoy
• HPH Wellness Center employee memberships

Transfers after 9 month of service available

The hospital prohibits discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BLS - Basic Life Supt

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