RN2, AICU (nights)-28132

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,971 - 84,033; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking an RN 2 for the Adult Intensive Care Unit. The position is full-time, shift 3, with a 12-hour schedule (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM). The role requires a valid Illinois RN licensure, BLS, and a BSN or higher; ADN accepted under specific conditions.

Pay range is $40.05–$61.28 hourly. Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits; apply through the Rush careers page for more information on employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October 2012).
• May accept ADN effective 1/9/23 up to approved ADN hires by CNO with stipulations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in data collection to support unit quality initiatives and research.
• Uses system-wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns in patient populations and initiates actions to address them.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
• Establishes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and families through effective communication.
• Collaborates with disciplines and services to meet patient needs.
• Assesses holistic physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Prioritizes care for complex patients based on clinical experience.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and responds effectively.
• Safely uses medical devices in patient care.
• Assesses patient safety needs and implements fall precautions, infection control and suicide risk measures.
• Individualizes teaching plans for patients and families.
• Educates staff and students on the unit.
• Exhibits leadership skills in patient care and delegates appropriately.
• Maintains accountability for professional practice and annual goals.

Skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Interacting in difficult situations

Education

Registered nurse licensure (IL)

BLS certification

Baccalaureate degree or higher in nursing

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: AICU-Adult Intensive Care Unit

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 3

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:30:00 AM)

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Summary

The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher (except RN1s hired and already working at Rush University Medical Center before October 2012). All transfers from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to transfer into Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group.
• May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 up until approved number of ADN hires by Chief Nursing Officer is met with the following stipulations:
• Baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in the ADN Condition of Employment.
• All Conditions of Employment as outlined in Offer Letter must be met. Failure to do so will result in termination.

Skills

• Analytical ability is required.
• Communication skills are required in order to lead and teach.
• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.

Abilities

• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift.
• Work requires lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
• The ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.
• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.
• Utilizes system wide resources to support decision making and action.
• Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
• Communicates current evidence-based information with peers.
• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness, and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.
• Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
• Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
• Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care.
• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
• Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
• Individualizes teaching plans based on a thorough assessment to meet the learning needs of patients and families.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide education to staff and students on the unit.
• Demonstrates beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
• Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.