Ambulatory RN 2 - Gastroenterology-25464

divh2Ambulatory RN 2/h2pLocation: Chicago, Illinois/ppBusiness Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Internal Medicine Gastroenterology Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)/ppRush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Pay Range: $37.50 - $62.21 per hour/ppSummary/ppThe Ambulatory RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The Ambulatory RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills and utilizes evidence based interventions. The Ambulatory RN 2 continues to collaborate with other members of the health care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures./ppOther Information/ppRequired Job Qualifications:/pulliCurrent license and credentials by the state they are assigned./liliAt least one year of nursing experience required./liliEarned Nursing Degree at the Baccalaureate level or higher for those hired after January 1, 2014./liliAll transfers to Rush University Medical Center or Rush University Medical Group from other Rush entities must have an earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher prior to the transfer./liliChief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire, Failure to do so will result in termination. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3./liliCurrent CPR Certification./liliAnalytical ability./liliCommunication skills in order to lead and teach./liliAbility to interact effectively with others in difficult situations./liliThe ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports./liliA specialty certification may be required for certain departments within 12 months of hire./li/ulpPreferred Job Qualifications/pulliNational Certification./li/ulpPhysical Demands/pulliAbility to walk throughout the Medical Center and to be standing or walking most of the designated shift./liliAbility to lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs. and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs./liliWork conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents./li/ulpResponsibilities/pulliEstablishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal patient experience and outcomes./liliImplements a plan of care that incorporates the unique characteristics of patients, families, groups and communities. (Cultural, spiritual, intellectual, age educational and psychosocial)./liliMaintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team through effective communication, mutual support and respect. Collaborates and communicates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families./liliUtilizes resources to effectively resolve conflict and improve team relationships in support of a healthy work environment./liliCoordinates care using the nursing process, multidisciplinary collaboration and coordination of all appropriate health services and community resources across the care continuum./liliUtilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits, telephone encounters, and electronic communications according to state regulations, regulatory agency standards and organizational policies and procedures./liliCommunicates current evidence-based strategies, standards of care and protocols with peers./liliParticipates in and contributes to system and clinic based quality initiatives, research, development of care protocols and evidence based activities that improve patient care and outcomes./liliDemonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications, the use of medical devices in the delivery of patient care and in the performance of patient procedures./liliApplies the teaching- learning process to meet the learning and self-management needs of patients and families./liliAssesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies to minimize risk during clinical visits, telephone encounters and electronic communications./liliRecognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively to optimize patient outcomes./liliRecognizes patterns and problems in a specific patient population that require evaluation./liliDemonstrates the ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences./liliUtilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum. Critically analyzes patient cases and effectively adapts the plan of care./liliEstablish regular communication patterns that facilitate the transition of care for patients and families across settings./liliDemonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals./liliConsiders factors related to resources utilization when delivering care to patients and families./liliSupports clinic goals and change initiatives and participates in nursing shared governance./liliCollaborates with other clinic personnel to ensure task completion to consistently optimize patient outcomes./liliProvides education to staff and/or students in the clinic./li/ulpRush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics./p/div