Registered Nurse

• Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care
• Develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
• Mobilizes appropriate resources in response to situations that have the potential to negatively impact patient and family outcomes
• Analyzes challenging situations and intervenes as appropriate to optimize patient outcomes
• Assesses patient and family readiness to learn, and individualizes the approach as necessary
• Initiates referrals and discharge planning and actively coordinates the plan utilizing the interdisciplinary approach
• Consistently applies evidence-based practice in patient care
• Utilizes knowledge and experience to anticipate and alter the plan of care as needed
• Prioritizes and organizes patient care and ensures follow through with planned, interdisciplinary care
• Facilitates the patient and family’s right to receive quality, cost effective care
• Participates in shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
• Promotes the culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm
• Provides and role models adaptive communication styles and techniques based on individual patient needs
• Applies ethical decision making
• Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
• Contributes to the growth of the nursing profession
• Critiques one’s own nursing practice and initiates professional practice goals
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Good communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Familiarity with patient care equipment
• Current Illinois RN license
• Current CPR
• Certifications/education required for the nursing specialty
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
• 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.)
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts
• Ability to transport objects, patients, and equipment
• Ability to respond quickly to patient needs
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment
• Competitive Benefit Package
• 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
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance