Staff Nurse (RN), Med-Surg - Full-Time, Nights

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Employee type

Full Time

Offer Salary

$ 39 - $ 74 /hourly

Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, University of Chicago Medicine, as a Staff Nurse in the 5SW Med/Surg department. At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex. This department is an 18-bed, fully telemetry capable unit that is functional 24 hours a day, seven days per week.

Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000!

 

Essential Job Functions

  • Utilizes appropriate assessment skills to determine patient needs
  • Develops a plan of care for those patients whose needs do not require the expertise of a Case Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients
  • Manager or collaborates with the Case Manager to develop a plan of care for specified patients
  • Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Care Center Director or Patient Care Manager
  • Provides support to peers by assisting as needed, being a resource person and working as a team member
  • Assists Care Center in development/attainment of goals and objectives
  • Uses clinical pathways and/or plans of care incorporating standards of practice
  • Assesses own need for professional growth and development and seeks appropriate resources to meeting needs
  • Attends continuing education programs and participates in program evaluation

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an NLN accredited School of Nursing
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program
  • Current Illinois RN license
  • Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Position Details

  • Job Type/FTE: Full-Time (0.9)
  • Shift: Nights, 7pm-7am
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Unit/Department: 5SW Med-Surg
  • CBA Code: NNU