RN - Inpatient - Nights: PRN

Base Wage Range: $33.75/hour – $43.30/hour (Actual wage based on experience) Anticipated Schedule: 5:30pm-6:00am Job Summary: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who assesses, coordinates, implements and evaluates patient care specific to the age of the patient population served from newborn to the elderly. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrated performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing system; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect. Acts as a patient advocate at all times. Primary Job Responsibilities: Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, psychological and spiritual needs. Reassesses patients systemically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Assesses and reassesses their patient’s level of pain, providing effective treatment and the necessary education for follow-up care. Maintains knowledge regarding telemetry and basic life support protocols. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based on evaluations. Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Utilizes infection control measures appropriately. Coordinates the medical plan of care. Reviews department head minutes, unit specific minutes and nurse manager minutes and participates in meetings. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based on patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for the resolution of difficult issues. Assumes accountability for continual education enhancement. Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit. Maintains competency for operation of all unit equipment. Participates in annual hospital wide education and review day. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. Responsible for checking outdates on all medications, sterile supplies and nutritional items. Will embody FOCUS values through interactions with patients/residents and coworkers. Required Qualifications: Current licensure of Illinois as a Registered Nurse. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to telemetry. Current Basic Life Support Card. Good Verbal and written communication skills. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served. #J-18808-Ljbffr