Staff Nurse, 8W Ortho/Uro/Gyn/Gyn-Onc Surgical - Full-Time, Nights

Staff Nurse, 8W Ortho/Uro/Gyn/Gyn-Onc Surgical - Full-Time, Nights Chicago, IL, United States Job Description Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine , as a Staff Nurse in the 8W Ortho/Uro/Gyn/Gyn-Onc Surgical Unit department. This position is 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 treats a wide variety of Adult inpatient populations (at or above 18 years of age) with various types medical conditions alongside of a multidisciplinary team. 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 Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Shift: Nights, 7pm-7:30am Work Location: Onsite Unit/Department: 8W Ortho/Uro/Gyn/Gyn-Onc Surgical CBA Code: NNU About Us We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Locations 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL, 60637, US #J-18808-Ljbffr UChicago Medicine