RN Urology

Department: 02380 HC Heart Center MOB 504 Redmond Rd - Urology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday-Friday 8-5

Pay Range:

$33.05 - $49.60Major Responsibilities: Patient care needs are assessed in a systematic manner in order to develop a plan of care considering age-specific needs 1) Interviews and obtains history utilizing direct and indirect sources of data. 2) Assesses patients in a systematic way and documents appropriately 3) Identifies learning needs of patient/family 4) Identifies discharge needs 5) Anticipates and identifies changes in patient condition and takes appropriate action. Develop an individualized plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and age specific patient assessment 1) Initiates a plan of care for each patient and establishes practices for patient care 2) Involves patient/family in plan of care. 3) Identifies hospital and community resources appropriate for planning care and discharge 4) Incorporates range and treatment needed by patient. 5) Identifies need for and participates in patient care conferences 6) Initiates collaboration of referrals with other members of the health care team for the purpose of coordinating direct patient care efforts and / or operating as the patient’s advocate. Appropriate nursing interventions are performed based on the assessed patient needs 1) Administers medications according to approved policy and procedure and physician order. 2) Performs therapeutic measures prescribed by physician 3) Issues implementation of physician’s orders 4) Performs skills identified on skills inventory 5) Provides patient/family teaching 6) Delegates to and supervises appropriate caregivers. 7) Maintains accurate, pertinent and complete records of nursing observations and interventions in accordance with policies and procedures 8) Performs other duties as assigned Effectiveness of nursing interventions is evaluated 1) Modifies the plan of care to reflect changing outcomes and needs 2) Analyses the effectiveness of nursing interventions 3) Participates in quality efforts through CQI programs and projects A therapeutic and safe environment is monitored and maintained according to hospital departmental and unit policies, procedures and guidelines. 1) Provides a safe environment based age and development status of patient population 2) Initiates safety measures based on patient assessment. 3) Evaluates environmental safety and reports any unsafe conditions 4) Anticipates emergencies and takes appropriate action. 5) Demonstrates proper knowledge and use of patient related equipment 6) Ensures a clean, well stocked, orderly unit environment 7) Adheres to guidelines of regulatory agencies Professional and leadership qualities are demonstrated 1) Assesses self-learning needs and sets ways to fulfill them 2) Adapts to change, shifting priorities and ambiguity on daily operational issues 3) Provides supervision to licensed and unlicensed personnel 4) Implements the philosophy, goals and objectives of Advocate Illinois Masonic 5) Demonstrates flexibility in meeting staffing and scheduling requirements 6) Participates in staff meetings and hospital committees Licensure: Nurse, Registered (RN) Education/Experience Required: Effective January 1, 2012: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Education requirememnt if hired prior to 01/01/2012: • Graduate from accredited school of nursing • Board Certification by 12/31/2015 or within two years of hire Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Clinically appropriate skills • Courteous and professional interpersonal skills • Communication skills • Knowledge of basic computer keyboard functions • Current RN license in State of Illinois • Evidence of CPR course completion Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to patient-focused care • Ability to work in a fast paced environment with established time constraints and in difficult situations • May be exposed to hazardous substances and life-threatening diseases • Ability to perform heavy lifting (up to 50-100 lbs occasionally and or 25-50 lbs frequently and 10-20lbs constantly) • May involve standing, stooping and bending for extended periods • This position can recognize needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.