Rush University Medical Center
Registered Nurse 2 | Ortho | Nights-22296
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Registered Nurse 2 | Ortho | Nights-22296
Location: Chicago, Illinois. Business Unit: Rush Medical Center. Hospital: Rush University Medical Center. Department: 13 E Tower-Ortho. Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12‑hour shift). Work Type: Full Time (FTE 0.9–1.0).
Pay Range: $40.05–$61.28 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: $5,000.
Summary The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills, identifies patterns of patient responses, and uses past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 consults with other members of the health‑care team when the need for assistance is identified and exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, acting 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 (unless RN1s hired and already working at Rush before Oct 2012); transfers from other Rush entities must have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to transfer.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be accepted effective 1/9/23 up to approved number of ADN hires, subject to Constraints (baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in ADN Condition of Employment).
All Conditions of Employment as outlined in the offer letter must be met; failure will result in termination.
Skills
Analytical ability required.
Communication skills required to lead and teach.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities
Walk throughout the Medical Center and stand or walk most of the shift.
Lifting or carrying objects 35‑40 lbs, and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
Check documents for errors, use a keyboard, and examine specimens, images or reports.
Perform procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or involve contact with potential infectious materials or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities
Participates in the collection of data to support unit‑based quality initiatives, research and evidence‑based activities.
Utilizes system‑wide resources to support decision making and action.
Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
Communicates evidence‑based information with peers.
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.
Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in patient care.
Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
Individualizes teaching plans based on thorough assessment to meet learning needs of patients and families.
Provides education to staff and students on the unit.
Displays beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of 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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Pay Range: $40.05–$61.28 per hour. Sign‑on bonus: $5,000.
Summary The RN 2 is a competent nurse who has mastered technical skills, identifies patterns of patient responses, and uses past experiences to implement solutions for current situations. The RN 2 consults with other members of the health‑care team when the need for assistance is identified and exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, acting 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 (unless RN1s hired and already working at Rush before Oct 2012); transfers from other Rush entities must have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to transfer.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) may be accepted effective 1/9/23 up to approved number of ADN hires, subject to Constraints (baccalaureate degree must be earned within timeframe outlined in ADN Condition of Employment).
All Conditions of Employment as outlined in the offer letter must be met; failure will result in termination.
Skills
Analytical ability required.
Communication skills required to lead and teach.
Ability to interact effectively with others in difficult situations.
Abilities
Walk throughout the Medical Center and stand or walk most of the shift.
Lifting or carrying objects 35‑40 lbs, and lifting and positioning patients, some of whom may exceed 300 lbs.
Check documents for errors, use a keyboard, and examine specimens, images or reports.
Perform procedures where carelessness could result in injury or illness and/or involve contact with potential infectious materials or strong chemical agents.
Responsibilities
Participates in the collection of data to support unit‑based quality initiatives, research and evidence‑based activities.
Utilizes system‑wide resources to support decision making and action.
Recognizes patterns/groupings of problems in a specific patient population that require investigation and initiates actions to address.
Communicates evidence‑based information with peers.
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.
Collaborates consistently and effectively with other disciplines and services to meet the needs of patients/families.
Utilizes competent assessment skills to holistically evaluate the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize care for complex patients based on knowledge acquired from previous clinical experiences.
Recognizes changes in patient status and consistently responds effectively.
Demonstrates consistent safe and effective use of medical devices in patient care.
Demonstrates accountability for implementing policies related to safe and effective administration of medications.
Assesses patient safety needs consistently and implements appropriate strategies (fall precautions, infection control, suicide risk patient identification) to minimize risk.
Individualizes teaching plans based on thorough assessment to meet learning needs of patients and families.
Provides education to staff and students on the unit.
Displays beginning leadership skills related to patient care.
Delegates effectively and consistently to optimize patient outcomes.
Demonstrates accountability for own professional practice, including progress toward achievement of 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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