RN - Pulmonary Medicine Unit - Days

Endeavor Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

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

Endeavor Health in Elmhurst, IL seeks a Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Medicine Unit. This part-time role (24 hours weekly) involves 7am-7pm shifts with every third weekend/holiday track and comprehensive patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating care, teaching patients, collaborating with physicians, and contributing to QA and research initiatives. RN licensure and ACLS/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing is required.
• If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing within five years of start date.
• Active Illinois Nursing License is required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care to achieve outcomes and evaluates progress.
• Communicates plan of care to patient/family and to the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents health data, interventions, and communications.
• Provides patient teaching and supports self-management of disease.
• Assists with wound/ostomy/skin care and participates in performance improvement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary communication

HIPAA compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

RN Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within 5 years

Tools

ACLS

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 populationLocation: Elmhurst, ILPart-time: 24hr a weekHours: 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’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 supportProvide 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 careIf skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients. Monitors effectiveness of wound/ostomy treatment plans and other aspects of wound/ostomy/skin careComplies 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, 2021Active Illinois State Nursing LicenseAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association

within 6 months of start dateBasic Life Support (BLS) - National CPR Foundation (NCPRF)Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association

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 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.

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