RN - Pulmonary Medicine Unit- Nights

Endeavor Health; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Career Growth and Development

Medical, Dental, 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

Endeavor Health, based in Elmhurst, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Medicine Unit with higher acuity patients. This full-time role involves 36 hours per week, with night shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:30 am and every 3rd weekend/holiday schedule.

You will assess patients, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the medical team to ensure optimal outcomes while adhering to HIPAA requirements and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• ACLS - American Heart Association within 6 months of start date.
• BLS - National CPR Foundation (NCPRF).
• Current CPR Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care that identifies interventions to achieve expected outcomes. Evaluates patient's progress toward attainment of outcomes, revises diagnosis and interventions 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 and to physician and interdisciplinary team; documents health data and communications.
• Individually teaches patient and family based on learning needs; assesses cultural background and learning style; provides disease management and drug information.
• Interacts with peers and staff to support education; assigns tasks as needed.
• Nurtures a compassionate environment with psychological support.
• Assist technical staff with injection of contrast, venipuncture, administration of drugs, 02 therapy, and IV management.
• Participates in performance improvement and nursing research; stays updated on wound/ostomy/skin care trends.
• If skilled, conducts daily rounds of wound/ostomy/skin care patients and monitors treatment plans.
• Complies with HIPAA and assists in transporting acutely ill patients.

Skills

RN

Pulmonary Medicine

ACLS

BLS

Inpatient / Acute Care

Patient Education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Illinois State Nursing License

Job description

Hourly Pay Range

$37.25 - $57.74 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Hourly Pay Range

$37.25 - $57.74 - 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: 36hr a week
• Hours: 7pm - 7:30am 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 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, 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 grandfatheredOR
• 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 the 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 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. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

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.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

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.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging- each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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