Registered Nurse Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Registered Nurse

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Aurora St. Luke's CVICU is seeking an experienced RN to join our team of nursing excellence on night shift. CVICU 7T is a 30 bed ICU caring for patients post open heart surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, aortic interventions (surgical and endovascular), vascular procedures and end stage heart failure treatment (clinical work-up, left ventricular assist device implantation and heart transplantation). This is a high acuity fast-paced environment that offers many experiences and educational opportunities to nurses.

Job Responsibility:

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care
Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care
Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety
Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm
Applies ethical decision making
Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives
Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others

Requirements:

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
Minimum 1 year of experience in acute clinical nursing required
Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care
Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes
Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates human relation skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates time management skills
Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires use of foot pedals
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer:

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Up to $7,200 Education Assistance
Nursing Certification fee paid through reimbursement
Comprehensive and progressive 12 weeks orientation
Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses
Continuing Education Credits
Robust Nursing Professional Governance
Generous Benefits package
Night shift differential $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/hr
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