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Join the Rush Oak Park Nursing Team!

$5000 Sign On Bonus

Location: Oak Park, IL

Hospital: RUSH Oak Park Hospital

Department: Telemetry

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Third

Work Schedule: 12 Hr (7:00:00 PM - 7:00:00 AM)

Summary:

The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills. The RN 2 identifies patterns of patient responses and can use past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 continues to consult with other members of the heal care team when the need for assistance is identified. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

The RN 3 is a proficient nurse possessing in-depth knowledge of patient management; can accommodate unplanned events and can respond with efficiency, flexibility and confidence. The RN 3 immediately sees the whole situation while being able to discriminate that which is most relevant; has developed advanced communication and collaboration skills along with system savvy. The RN 3 assumes a leadership role in the clinical practice area, using clinical experience to serve as a role model and coach. The RN III exemplifies the Rush Oak Park Hospital (ROPH) mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with ROPH policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Evidence Based Practice

• Seeks out resources to assist in the management of new patient situations.

• Uses evidenced based guidelines (P&P, nursing standards of care, protocols and pathways) consistently.

• Supports a hospital wide innovation to achieve positive outcomes.

Relationships and Caring

• Establishes a caring, therapeutic relationship with patients and families through effective communication, acknowledgement of patient/family perceptions of health and illness and mutual goal setting for optimal outcomes.

• Treats patients and families with respect and a sensitivity for diverse viewpoints and cultures.

• Maintains positive, professional relationships with all members of the healthcare team.

• Works effectively with other professional nurses through mutual support and respect.

• Demonstrates beginning collaboration skills to meet the needs of patients and families.

Critical Thinking

• Utilizes beginning assessment skills to evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patient/family.

• Uses scientific and theoretical knowledge to develop and implement the plan of care for assigned patients with support from experienced staff.

• Recognizes a change in patient status and seeks appropriate resources to address concerns.

Technical Expertise

• Uses medical devices safely and effectively in the delivery of patient care and seeks guidance when needed.

• Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.

• Assesses patient safety needs and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, and suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk and seeks guidance when needed.

• Applies the teaching-learning process effectively to meet the learning needs of patients and families

Leadership

• Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of annual goals with guidance.

• Supports unit goals and change initiatives.

• Demonstrates beginning delegation skills to meet the needs of patients.

Other information:

RN1 - Required Job Qualifications:

• Entry Level - no previous RN experience required

•Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License

•Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) (with acceptance into an accredited school of nursing prior to hire).

•RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).

•Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.

•Current CPR Certification

•ACLS within 1 year of hire for ICU, Telemetry, 6west, Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED required within 3 months of hire.

•PALS within 1 year of hire for PACU and ED

•Analytical ability

•Communication skills are required in order to teach.

• Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.

RN2 - Required Job Qualifications:

• Minimum of 9 months of experience in nursing

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) .

• Within 1 year from the date of hire, employee must be enrolled in a BSN program.

• RNs hired prior to 10/22/2020 are grandfathered in with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma in nursing, with no further need to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BAN or BSN).

• Chief Nursing Officer must provide approval for any RNs with ADN degree hired after 10/22/2020, based upon unit need. ADN RNs hired after 10/22/2020 must show continued enrolment towards a BSN degree with a signature of contract stipulating a BSN degree must be completed within 3 years of hire. ADN RNS are not eligible for leveling to RN3.

• Prior to leveling to RN2, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN1 position or equivalent experience.

• Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License

• CPR

• ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED

• PALS PACU and ED

• Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles.

RN3 - Required Job Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN)

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required for RNs leveling to RN3 after 10/22/2020.

• Prior to leveling to RN3, RN must show consistent proficient performance at RN2 position or equivalent experience.

• To maintain RN3 level, all RN3 employees must submit an RN3 maintenance portfolio every 2 years showing continued performance of RN3 requirements.

• Current state of Illinois Registered Nursing License

• CPR

• ACLS for ICU, Telemetry, Med/Surg (6west), Endoscopy, PACU, IR, and ED

• PALS for PACU and ED

• Proficiency in charge and preceptor roles National certification examination within 1 year of leveling to RN3. Certification must remain active to maintain RN3 level.

Physical Demands:

• Work requires the ability to walk throughout the medical center and to be standing and walking most of the designated shift.

• Work requires lifting and carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and supporting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.

• The ability to check documents for errors, use of a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports is required.

• Work conditions include performing procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or contact with potentially infectious materials and/or strong chemical agents.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location US:IL:Oak Park

Req ID 7115