RN - Vascular Access Team

Edward Elmhurst Health; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking at designated locations

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Swedish Hospital Chicago is seeking an RN to join the Vascular Access Team. The role delivers compassionate nursing care, plans and evaluates patient care, and collaborates with physicians and the clinical team to ensure optimal outcomes.

A strong focus on wound/ostomy care and education is included. Requirements include a Nursing Bachelor’s degree, Illinois RN license, ACLS/BLS, and preferred wound ostomy certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 1 year ICU or ER experience preferred.
• 1 year radiology nursing experience preferred.
• 1 year wound ostomy experience preferred.
• Active Illinois RN license required.
• ACLS and BLS required.
• CWOCN/CWCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops a plan of care with interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Performs patient assessment and health data collection.
• Communicates plan of care to patient, family, and team.
• Provides patient and family teaching tailored to learning needs.
• Interacts with peers and mentors to support clinical education.
• Assists in transporting acutely ill patients as needed.
• Adds wound/ostomy/skin care rounds if skilled; monitors treatments.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Clinical teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Illinois RN License

ACLS

BLS

CWOCN/CWCN preferred

Job description

## RN - Vascular Access TeamApply: SWH Swedish Hospital Chicago: Full time: Posted Today: R47648**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:*** Sign on bonus: (if applicable)* Position:* Location: [City, IL]* Full Time/Part Time: [Full Time / Part Time]* Hours: Monday-Friday, [hours and flexible work schedules]* Required Travel: **A Brief Overview:** The Staff Nurse will deliver safe and compassionate nursing care for all patient populations by planning, implementing, and evaluating the patient plan of care. The Staff Nurse will collaborates with nurses, physicians, and other members of the clinical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care. **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:*** Bachelors Degree Nursing Required* 1 Year ICU or ER experience, preferred And* 1 Year radiology nursing experience, preferred And* 1 Year Wound/ostomy experience, preferred And* Successful completion of Wound Ostomy Associate class, preferred* Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Active Illinois State Nursing License Required And* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Required And* Basic Life Support (BLS) - NationalCPRFoundation (NCPRF) Required And* Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) Preferred Or* Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) Preferred**Benefits:*** Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking at designated locations* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off* Community Involvement Opportunities