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UChicago Medicine

Clinic Nurse, Ambulatory Float Pool - Full-Time, Days

UChicago Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Overview

Clinic Nurse, Ambulatory Float Pool - Full-Time, Days. Join one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic medical centers, University of Chicago Medicine, in a thought-driven role as a Clinic Nurse (RN) for our Ambulatory Float Pool at our DCAM - Hyde Park location. Our employees deliver world-class care in an environment where opinions are respected, decision-making is rewarded, and teamwork is the order of the day. Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000! UChicago Medicine is seeking a Nurse Associate to join the Ambulatory Float Pool team, supporting multiple outpatient clinics in Hyde Park and surrounding locations. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care across a variety of specialties, including Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Primary Care, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, and more. Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $74.00/hr Position Details

Job Type/FTE: Full-time Shift: Day shift (8 hours) Location: Onsite - DCAM Hyde Park Unit/Department: Ambulatory Float Pool CBA Code: NNU Responsibilities

Performs any or all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the Clinical Nursing Manager nurse and directed by Nurse Practice Act and Hospital and Patient Services Sector policies and procedures Utilizes the educational assessment of the patient and family which is performed by the R.N. to appropriately implement, evaluate, and document patient and family education Observes and records vital signs, assesses patient reactions and reports changes to Licensed Medical Physician Assists the physician with patient examinations or diagnostic procedures Collaborates with the Licensed Medical Physician in formulating plans of care for assigned patients. Interacts with multidisciplinary team members to positively influence patient centered care and focus on problem solving. Works with the patient care team to carry out the agreed upon plan of care Administers medication in accordance with policy and procedure utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety Is accountable for communicating all changes in the patient’s biophysical, emotional, and spiritual status to the Licensed Medical Physician Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients Consistently communicates with registered nurse, multidisciplinary team members and physician to enhance quality of patient care and unit activities Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the State of Illinois Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred Two to three years’ experience as a registered nurse Additional ADN information

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. Preferred Qualifications

2 years’ previous Ambulatory experience Pediatric Experience Computer proficiency. Familiarity with UCH Information Systems (Epic, OACIS) Strong interpersonal skills; ability to handle a wide variety of public contacts, including conflicts, with patience, tact, courtesy and discretion Benefits & Compliance

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law. Compensation and benefits details are provided for transparency and alignment with market data and collective bargaining agreements where applicable.

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