Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Progressive Care (CMC Tower Expansion)

Job Description

Job Description

9B-Intermediate Neuro

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Job Description

9B - Neuro Progressive Unit

With a diverse culture of skill levels, 9B offers growth and advancement at all levels. Our Neuro Progressive unit is the only hospital in this area that performs craniotomies. 9B works with brain surgeons regularly as this is a major specialty on this unit. If you are a nurse looking for a career in ICU, this is a great starting point to build your experience to grow into an intensive care unit as well as the perfect home for experienced nurses who love neuro!

We are much like a family on 9B. Encouragement and support are always offered to one another without hesitation. Our nursing staff here is committed, as a family, so you always have someone to lean on when needed. 

• Minimum Job Requirements 

  Education

  Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program. 

  Certification / Registration / License 

  Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. 

  Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services 

  Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. 

  Experience

  Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. 

  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities 

  Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. 

  Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills. 

  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

  Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

  Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.  

  Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. 

  Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. 

  Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. 

  Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.  

  Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. 

  Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed. 

  May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. 

  Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. 

  Physical Abilities Testing may be required. 

  Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. 

  Preferred Job Requirements 

  Education

  Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) 

  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.

• Schedule Details/Additional Information

  Schedule Details/Additional Information

  Full time nights, 3-12 hours shifts, every third weekend; Sign on bonus eligible - $3,000; 90-day payout 7p-7a

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 within the position’s 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.