SUPPLEMENTAL STAFFING POOL RN

At Sinai Health System d/b/a Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests, and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect. That is what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you. Floats between assigned sites and provides nursing care on specific assigned unit by individualizing interventions for patients with problems of a non-routine nature. Site and unit assignment is subject to change routinely. Utilizes the nursing process, identifies complex variables and inter-relationships of the assessment data. Planning Includes discharge planning needs into plan for care and initiates processes to obtain necessary referrals to assist patient/family and expedite discharge. Implementation Includes discharge planning needs into plan for care and initiates processes to obtain necessary referrals to assist patient/family and expedite discharge. Implements physician and nursing orders as appropriate involving patient, family significant others. Seeks out opportunities to enhance technical competence. Takes appropriate action in anticipation of potential life-threatening or emergency situations. Uses equipment and supplies in a safe and cost efficient manner. Corrects actual or potential incidents of staff, environment, and/or equipment deficiencies. Organizes and prioritizes nursing activities in an efficient and effective manner. Participates actively and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to develop a common approach or to modify health care needs. Guides and apprises ancillary personnel in the performance of technical skills. Leadership Reinforces to others the principles of “Customer Service” philosophy. Functions in the role of charge nurse. Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patients and/or staff members. Demonstrates understanding of professional responsibility extending beyond own patient care assignment. Completes self-evaluation, which demonstrates insight into own strengths and areas for professional development. Education and Research Actively participates in educational opportunities to meet learning needs of self and other. Develops an awareness of relationship between research and nursing practice. Completes mandatory educational requirements including but not limited to: fire, safety, infection control and CPR. Seeks information about current research or advances in profession by reviewing professional literature and/or attending informational sessions. Attends continuing education programs. Actively participates in unit programs, which provide clinical experiences for students and staff members. Participates in the development of unit specific standards of care. Participates in data collection to support research activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Work Experience: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Successful completion of Hospital and Departmental orientation programs 1 year of nursing experience within area of desired practice 1 year experience independent and direct patient care experience Knowledge and Skills: Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems preferred. Certifications/Licenses: Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois Workplace Conditions: PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and talk or hear The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee is occasionally required to stand The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: General office environment and the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Sinai Chicago’s goal is to provide you with the most comprehensive benefit package possible while balancing our fiscal commitments and obligations. Sinai Chicago currently offers its employees the option to participate in a full range of benefits, including a health care program which includes medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage. Along with Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program and Student Loan Assistance. Participation in some programs requires that employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number of hours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they begin employment with Sinai Chicago. Registry (per diem) Caregivers are employees who work less than 1,000 hours in a calendar year but are typically on an as-needed basis. These caregivers may be called upon to cover full-time or part-time caregivers during PTO events or sick leave as well as to provide supplemental coverage. Registry Caregivers are not eligible for Sinai’s benefit programs with the exception for City of Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave (Sick-C), PPO Medical Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and non-match eligible contributions to the Sinai Health System Consolidated 403(b) retirement savings plan. Living the Values: TEAMWORK - Caregiver collaborates with other caregivers to create and maintain an inclusive workplace where differences, inclusivity, conflict resolution and open communication is valued. RESPECT - Caregiver shows mutual respect and fairness, treats each person with dignity and encourages each individual’s unique talents and contributions. QUALITY - Caregiver improves our services by following protocol and suggesting improvements based on observations, continuous learning, and industry best practices. INTEGRITY - Caregiver holds self and others accountable for their actions and are honest and ethical in all dealings. SAFETY - Caregiver practices behaviors that promote safety for all patients, visitors, and caregivers. ROLE MODEL - Caregiver is a dependable role model and champions our values through their daily interactions with patients, customers, and coworkers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sinai Chicago