RN - Critical Care (PCCU) - Days

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Registered Nurse PCCU - Medical ICU (Open Heart Surgery and Neurosurgery Pods)

• Location: Elmhurst, IL

• Full-Time: 36 hours/week

• Hours: 7am ? 7:30pm - with every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday track

• Required Travel: May float to other adult inpatient units as needed

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:

Required Education, Licensures/Certifications, and Skills and/or Experience:

• Associate Degree or higher in Nursing

  • If Associate Degree in Nursing is the highest degree held, must graduate with a Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing within five years of position start date (effective September 1, 2021)

  • Current incumbents with an RN Diploma are grandfathered ?

• RN Diploma Nurse if position start date is prior to September 1, 2021

• Active Illinois State Nursing License

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required

• American Heart Association (AHA,) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required

• 1 year of inpatient nursing experience

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience:

• Bachelor?s Degree or higher in Nursing

• 1 Year ICU or ER experience

• 1 Year radiology nursing experience

• 1 Year Wound/ostomy experience

• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) - Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

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.

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Free Parking

• Wellness Program Savings Plan

• Health Savings Account Options

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals ? Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) ? all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

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At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging?each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and

pursue excellence together

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