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Rush University Medical Center

Registered Nurse 2, NSICU (nights)-20967

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Registered Nurse 2, NSICU (nights)-20967 $5K Sign on bonus

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: 11 W Tower-NSICU

Shift: Shift 3 (12 Hr, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Work Type: Full Time (FTE 0.9-1.0)

Pay Range: $40.05 - $61.28 per hour

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page.

Summary 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 health care team when the need for assistance is identified. The RN 2 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required.

Maintain current BLS certification.

Earned nursing degree at the baccalaureate level or higher.

May accept Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) effective 1/9/23 under approved conditions.

Skills

Analytical ability.

Communication skills.

Interaction with others in difficult situations.

Abilities

Walk throughout the Medical Center and be standing or walking most of the shift.

Lifting or carrying objects 35-40 lbs. and lift/position patients up to 300 lbs.

Check documents for errors, use keyboard to enter or retrieve data.

Perform procedures with risk of infection or chemicals.

Responsibilities

Participate in the collection of data to support unit based quality initiatives, research and evidence based activities.

Utilize system wide resources to support decision making and action.

Recognize patterns of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiate actions.

Communicate current evidence-based information with peers.

Establish a caring therapeutic relationship with patients and families.

Collaborate with other disciplines and services.

Utilize competent assessment skills to evaluate physical and psychosocial needs.

Prioritize care for complex patients based on previous experience.

Respond to changes in patient status consistently and effectively.

Demonstrate safe and effective use of medical devices.

Implement safe medication administration policies.

Implement strategies to minimize patient safety risks.

Individualize teaching plans based on assessment.

Provide education to staff and students.

Demonstrate beginning leadership skills.

Delegate effectively to optimize patient outcomes.

Accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward annual goals.

Other duties as assigned.

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.

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