Registered Nurse Job at Advocate Health Care

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Adult Open Hearts FT1.0 Days at Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center. Day shift (4 10 hour shifts) with call and holiday requirements. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

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
Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care
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
Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing
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
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively
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
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills

What we offer

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

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