RN - Ortho/Spine Advanced Care Unit

Edward Elmhurst Health; Highland Park (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team in Highland Park as an RN in the Ortho/Spine Advanced Care Unit. This full-time position offers a dynamic environment where you will develop and implement patient care plans, assess health data, and provide education to patients and their families. You will be part of a forward-thinking organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to professional growth. With a focus on community-connected care, you will play a vital role in transforming patient experiences and ensuring quality healthcare delivery. If you are a dedicated nursing professional looking to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

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

Qualifications

• Current IL Nursing Licensure is required.
• Graduate of NLN accredited nursing school required; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate patient care plans to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Communicate care plans and provide education to patients and families.
• Participate in performance improvement and nursing research activities.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Care Plan Development

Communication Skills

Cultural Competence

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate of NLN Accredited School of Nursing

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Tools

BLS/CPR Certification

Job description

RN - Ortho/Spine Advanced Care Unit

Position Highlights:

• Position: RN - Ortho/Spine Advanced Care Unit
• Hourly Pay Range: $34.68 - $55.15. 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 $36.00 base pay hourly rate beginning with May 2025 paychecks.
• Location: Skokie Hospital, Skokie, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: FT, 36hrs/week, 12-hour night shift
• Hours: M-F, 7:00p-7:30a, rotating weekends and holidays

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.
• Nurtures a compassionate environment by providing psychological support.
• Provides 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.
• Assists in the transporting of acutely ill patients as needed.

What you will need:

• License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required.
• Education: Graduate of a NLN accredited school of nursing required; BSN strongly preferred.
• Certification: BLS/CPR Certification for the Healthcare Provider required.
• Experience: Prior nursing or if new graduate nurse, CNA experience preferred.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• 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) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.