La Rabida Children's Hospital
Registered Nurse Inpatient Unit
La Rabida Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Description
DAYS OR NIGHTS SHIFTS
7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Nursing Process
Completes initial and ongoing assessments and actively seeks assistance to verify assessments/changes noted
Identifies problems (e.g., nursing diagnosis) and adds to problem list/kardex
Carries out interventions defined in policy or individual plan of care as well as prescribed orders
Seeks assistance when relationship between orders and assessment is unclear (e.g., abnormal lab values). Maintains working knowledge of routine procedures, techniques, treatments as defined in policy
Evaluates interventions against desired goals and seeks input on changes
Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses, both manually and electronically. Verifies and transcribes medical orders
Assuring/Improving Quality of Care
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment by providing care that follows policies and procedures and is in accord with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act
Demonstrates Unit specific skills and competencies (e.g, Tracheostomy Certification)
Knowledgeable in using patient care equipment; recognizes any malfunction, takes out of service, and reports immediately
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and safety precautions (e.g., isolation, IV line care)
Displays basic knowledge of JCAHO, IDPH, HIPPA and other regulatory requirements;
participates in continuous preparation for survey
Aware of quality improvement initiatives on unit and in hospital and seeks to incorporate information from projects into practice. Monitor quality indicators as directed
Reads at least 2 nursing, research, and quality articles yearly
Completes and routes Occurrence Reports appropriately
Patient/Staff Education
Assesses patient/family readiness to learning
Sets mutual goals and provides patient/family education, evaluates efficacy of teaching, and documents in the patient record
Obtains education materials and uses tools appropriate to patient’s age and/or special needs
Provides specific discharge instructions for episode of care
Utilizes interpreter services as necessary
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
Practices Service Excellence Behaviors
Seeks experiences to develop clinical knowledge base and technical skills
Delegate patient care tasks to other members of team: includes assigning responsibilities, evaluating completion of tasks, and providing education, feedback, and coaching to complete tasks
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members
Follows chain of command for problem resolution
Attends at least 4 hours annually of non-mandatory continuing education
Participates in at least 6 monthly nursing staff meetings
Other Requirements
Acquires and maintains basic certifications as required – BLS, PALS
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
Pediatric, PICU & NICU experience preferred
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
Growth and Development, Family Centered Philosophy
CPR required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted
Additional Information
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Compensation $37-$37
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7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
Nursing Process
Completes initial and ongoing assessments and actively seeks assistance to verify assessments/changes noted
Identifies problems (e.g., nursing diagnosis) and adds to problem list/kardex
Carries out interventions defined in policy or individual plan of care as well as prescribed orders
Seeks assistance when relationship between orders and assessment is unclear (e.g., abnormal lab values). Maintains working knowledge of routine procedures, techniques, treatments as defined in policy
Evaluates interventions against desired goals and seeks input on changes
Documents assessments, interventions, and patient responses, both manually and electronically. Verifies and transcribes medical orders
Assuring/Improving Quality of Care
Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment by providing care that follows policies and procedures and is in accord with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act
Demonstrates Unit specific skills and competencies (e.g, Tracheostomy Certification)
Knowledgeable in using patient care equipment; recognizes any malfunction, takes out of service, and reports immediately
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control and safety precautions (e.g., isolation, IV line care)
Displays basic knowledge of JCAHO, IDPH, HIPPA and other regulatory requirements;
participates in continuous preparation for survey
Aware of quality improvement initiatives on unit and in hospital and seeks to incorporate information from projects into practice. Monitor quality indicators as directed
Reads at least 2 nursing, research, and quality articles yearly
Completes and routes Occurrence Reports appropriately
Patient/Staff Education
Assesses patient/family readiness to learning
Sets mutual goals and provides patient/family education, evaluates efficacy of teaching, and documents in the patient record
Obtains education materials and uses tools appropriate to patient’s age and/or special needs
Provides specific discharge instructions for episode of care
Utilizes interpreter services as necessary
Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development
Practices Service Excellence Behaviors
Seeks experiences to develop clinical knowledge base and technical skills
Delegate patient care tasks to other members of team: includes assigning responsibilities, evaluating completion of tasks, and providing education, feedback, and coaching to complete tasks
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members
Follows chain of command for problem resolution
Attends at least 4 hours annually of non-mandatory continuing education
Participates in at least 6 monthly nursing staff meetings
Other Requirements
Acquires and maintains basic certifications as required – BLS, PALS
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
Pediatric, PICU & NICU experience preferred
Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
Growth and Development, Family Centered Philosophy
CPR required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted
Additional Information
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Compensation $37-$37
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