RN - Pulmonary Medical Unit (PMU) - Elmhurst - IL

Responsibilities Participate in pulmonary rehabilitation programs with patients to help them learn how to manage their condition or symptoms Teach patients about medications and their side effects, and instruct them on how to take their medications properly Monitor the condition of patients during the course of treatment to ensure that they are responding to treatment as expected Record patients’ vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure at regular intervals throughout the day Perform diagnostic tests such as X-rays, cultures, sputum analysis, and lung function tests to diagnose a patient’s condition Determine the proper course of treatment for patients with chronic pulmonary conditions such as asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, and pneumonia Prepare and administer medications, including inhalers and nebulizers, to patients with breathing problems Educate patients on how to recognize when they need medical attention and how to manage their condition at home Record patient information in medical records and physician’s charts, such as weight, height, pulse rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels Internal Pay Scale Range $36.00 - New Grad, pay will increase based on experience and internal equity. Must Haves License: IL RN license Certification: CPR/BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Experience: 1 year of med/surg experience required. Education: BSN or higher in Nursing. Note: If Associates 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). About the Unit Beds: 28 Patient Population: Adult; Pulmonary unit also has a general med/surg population Common Diagnoses: COPD, pneumonia, chest tubes, tracheostomy, and other lung conditions Average number of admits per day or week: TBD - new unit unsure of current volume Nurse to Patient Ratio: TBD - Ideal 1-4 or 1-5 Opportunities for growth: Clinical Educator, RN Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Manager, Clinical Director. There are also many opportunities to sit on committees. Personality fit: We are community based hospitals and have a very patient-focused model. We look for people who love to learn, who work well with a team, who want to help and who understand how they impact the overall patient experience. We consistently hear that the most satisfying part of working here is coworkers—people love their teams! #J-18808-Ljbffr