Registered Nurse

Role- Registered Nurse

Location- Chicago, IL

Full time & On site ; Monday- Friday

Responsibilities -

• Provides efficient and well-coordinated direct patient care following the Hospital policies and procedures and standards of care as set forth by the state and federal regulations
• Performs a thorough assessment of patient’s physical, psychosocial and/or emotional needs
• Identifies and implements nursing interventions
• Initiates patient’s discharge plan on admission
• Monitors and reports patient’s symptoms, changes in status and diagnostic test results
• Administers treatments and medication and serves as the patient’s resource on medication indication, dosage, frequency and side effects
• Obtains consent for psychotropic medications and seasonal immunizations
• Coordinates patient care with physicians and interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients on discharge instructions
• Coordinating follow up care and home care needs
• Adheres to infection control protocols (e.g. CAUTI, CLABSI, VAE, SSI protocols, etc.)
• Maintains accurate medical record through complete and factual documentation
• Participates in the hospital-wide quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Prompt reporting of all types suspected and alleged abuse, adverse events, medication errors and all identified unsafe practices in the Hospital
• Ensures patient safety and satisfaction

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience in skilled nursing center or hospital preferred
• Must have current Illinois RN license and BLS required
• BSN preferred
• BLS required
• Must have at least 1 year experience as a nurse

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance