Staff Nurse, Neurology/Neurosurgery - Part-Time, Nights

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the 8E Neurology/Neurosurgery unit at the Hyde Park campus. This is a 100% onsite, 0.6 FTE role with nights and every-other-weekend requirements.

The ideal candidate will be an NLN-accredited nursing graduate with an ADN and must maintain an Illinois RN license and BLS certification. The unit cares for acutely ill patients and supports growth through education and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• ADN required with BSN enroute within 30 months; tuition reimbursement available.
• Current RN Illinois license.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs.
• Develops a plan of care for patients; collaborates with Case Manager as needed.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
• Supports peers and works as a team member.
• Participates in continuing education programs and program evaluation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Plan of care

Charge nurse

Teamwork

Continued education

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Staff Nurse (RN) in the 8E Neurology/Neurosurgery department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity . You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world's most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. This department is an 28 bed unit, that cares for patients during their acute needs anticipating their transition to home, a rehab facility, or other skilled facility. By joining our team you'll be a part of the brains and backbone of the organization. You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.

A staff nurse is a registered professional nurse (RN) who manages patient centered care that is outcome directed. Patient centered care principles and professional nursing practice standards provide the foundation for the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care provided. The staff nurse assumes the primary responsibility and accountability for all patient care personally provided and that provided by those directly under her/his supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs


• Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients


• Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients


• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager


• Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person and working as a team member


• Assists Care Center in development/attainment of goals and objectives


• Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice


• Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meeting needs


• Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing


• Associate Degree in Nursing Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.


• Current RN Illinois license


• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Part-Time (0.6)


• Shift: Nights, 7PM-7:30AM, every other weekend required


• Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park campus


• Unit/Department: 8E Neurology/Neurosurgery


• CBA Code: NNU