RN, Medical-$

CGH Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 45,460 - 68,191; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CGH Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in the United States. This position involves administering nursing care, maintaining patient records, and responding to emergency situations.

The ideal candidate will have a current Illinois RN licensure and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. We offer a competitive compensation range of $33.00 to $49.50 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• In-depth knowledge of patient care in an acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer nursing care and maintain patient records.
• Assure optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Recognize and respond to emergency situations appropriately.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Emergency response

Narcotics administration

Education

Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Medical equipment

CPT and ICD-10 coding knowledge

Job description

Shift 7p to 7:30 a.m. w/every 3rd weekend

Scheduled Weekly Hours 24

Position Purpose

Demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care within an assigned unit, department or specialty area. Shares responsibility with other health care disciplines. Reports to Department of Nursing Director.

Essential Functions

• Ensures optimal patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Maintains patient records and documents to ensure an accurate record of the patient’s medical and nursing care. (See LPN)
• Administers and controls narcotics, medications and IV therapies in accordance with the Registered Nurse, Nurse Practice Act.
• Assesses and plans patient/family education and discharge needs.
• Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately.
• Accountable for problem solving to include initiating, delegating and evaluating patient care team functions.
• Promotes an environment conducive to professional practice by functioning as a role model and resource person for other patient services team members.
• Practices competencies in nursing skills based upon current scientific knowledge.

Specialized Know‑How & Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse Licensure required.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment at CGH.
• In-depth working knowledge of current concepts, principles and procedures used in patient care within an acute care setting, preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to document patient needs and assessments.
• Basic Computer knowledge required.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding required.
• Prior knowledge of drawing blood required.
• Thorough knowledge of medical equipment and instruments required.
• Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to any age‑related needs of the patients served on assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient population served.
• Able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s needs and provide the appropriate care, including age‑related care, needed by the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient group.

Compensation Range

$33.00 - $49.50

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
• Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Optional Insurances
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
• Gift Shop Discount
• CGH Day Care Discount
• CGH Dietary Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• CGH Pharmacy Discount
• CGH Vision Center Discount