RN - Pulmonary Medicine Unit - Days

Endocrine News; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 76,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career Pathways for Professional Growth

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

Job summary

Endocrine News is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Medicine Unit in Elmhurst, IL. This full-time role involves caring for a higher acuity patient population and requires excellent assessment and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will possess at least an Associate Degree in Nursing, an active Illinois Nursing License, and must complete ACLS within six months. We offer various benefits including premium pay, tuition reimbursement, and wellness savings plans.

Qualifications

• Must graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within five years if starting with an Associate Degree.
• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a care plan and evaluate patient progress.
• Assess patients and collect health data regularly.
• Communicate care plans and manage patient/family education.

Skills

Patient assessment

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Community resources identification

Education

Associate Degree or higher in Nursing

Active Illinois State Nursing License

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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.

Position Highlights

• Position: Registered Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine Unit - higher acuity patient population
• Location: Elmhurst, IL
• Full Time: 24hr a week
• Hours: 7am ? 7pm with every 3rd weekend and holiday track

What you will do

• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Evaluates patient 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 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, O2 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, License and/or Certification, 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 OR
• RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021
• Active Illinois State Nursing License

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association within 6 months of start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - National CPR Foundation (NCPRF)
• Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience

• Bachelor's in Nursing

• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience is highly preferred

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 committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

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