RN - ICU (PCCU) - Nights

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL is seeking a Staff Nurse for the PCCU who will plan, implement and evaluate patient care. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes and continuity of care for adult inpatient units.

The role requires acute care nursing experience, an active Illinois license, ACLS and BLS certifications, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Night shifts, weekend requirements, and rotating holidays apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year inpatient nursing experience required.
• Active Illinois nursing license required.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification (NCPRF) required.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes.
• Evaluates patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes and revises diagnoses and interventions as needed.
• Performs patient assessment and collects health data involving patient, family and other health care providers.
• Communicates plan of care to patient and family and documents patient health data and communications.
• Provides teaching on disease management and identifies community resources to support patient self-management.
• Interacts with peers, nurses, physicians and the care team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Assists in technical tasks such as injection of contrast, venipuncture and IV management when skilled.

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: RN - Critical Care (PCCU)
• Location: Elmhurst, IL
• Full-Time/Part time: Full time, 36 hours/week
• Hours: 7pm - 7:30am (Night shift), Every 3rd weekend, Rotating holiday track
• Required Trave l: 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 a