Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care to a group of patients within an assigned Intermediate Care Unit of the hospital in support of medical care directed by physician(s). The Registered Nurse is responsible to be clinically competent; deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interact with patients, significant others, and other healthcare staff while maintaining standards of professional nursing.
Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing .
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
Desirable Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide the initial individualized patient care based on standards of nursing care for patients through a written nursing care plan.
- Assess each patient on admission and on an on-going basis to determine patient needs.
- Note normal vs. abnormal data to recognize life threatening factors; biophysical needs and the patient’s ability to participate in his/her care; psychological, spiritual, and environmental needs; and risk and/or safety factors, limitations, and capabilities.
- Follow policy related to patients in restraints.
- Teach and learn needs in relation to the patient’s health status in anticipation of discharge.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Prepare equipment and aid physicians during treatment and examination of patients.
- Observe patients and record significant conditions and reactions. Notify supervisor or physician of patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatment, and significant incidents.
- Other responsibilities will be given.
A comprehensive benefits package is offered including 403B, Vision, Dental, and Flexible Spending Account! Free parking!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.00 - $46.61 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Medical-Surgical
- Telemetry
Standard shift:
Supplemental pay types:
Supplemental schedule:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person