Registered Nurse; RN Aid Night

Job Description

Be a part of a world‑class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, as a Registered Nurse in the Urgent Aid at our Family Care Center in Calumet City. This is a 100% onsite opportunity; you must be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Eligible for a sign‑on bonus up to $15,000.

• Delivers care in a financially responsible manner, conserving resources, supporting budget and staffing guidelines, and ensuring patient safety.
• Follows proper identification procedures prior to giving care.
• Functions as an interactive resource in clinical and professional practice and is responsible for designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care utilizing concepts of the nursing process. Acts as an advocate for patients and families.
• Initiates a patient assessment upon presentation to the Urgent Aid and completes it in accordance with unit standards.
• Utilizes interviewing skills in identifying patient’s chief complaint.
• Coordinates and prioritizes diagnostic testing according to patient diagnosis and individualized needs.
• Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations promptly, precisely, and professionally.
• Maintains effective communication (verbal and written) with patients, family or significant others, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
• Ensures a safe environment in collaboration with staff by enforcing infection control and safety practices outlined by departmental hospital policy.
• Assures accurate and complete documentation of patient care in the Urgent Aid record in accordance with approved policy and procedures.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff to the unit and serves as a resource by identifying appropriate learning opportunities.
• Coordinates emergency team response and availability of equipment; evaluates effectiveness and recommends changes to departmental protocols.
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or as necessary to meet the needs of the department or customers.
• Responsible for meeting JCAHO and other regulatory bodies’ requirements for practice, patient care, and quality improvement.
• Fulfills career and professional development requirements by acquiring and maintaining appropriate certifications, pursuing further education, preparing and presenting department in services.
• Assists other team members in enhancing their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations that affect the position.

• 1 year Emergency Department or Med/Surg experience.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, ADN.
• Current Registered Nurse Licensure State of Illinois Department of Professional Regulation or valid temporary permit to practice nursing in the State of Illinois.
• Must have worked in an acute care or related role providing nursing care to patients within at least the last five years.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire date.
• PALS certification within 2 years of hire date.

• Job Type/FTE:
  Full‑Time, .9
• Shift: Night, 12 HR
• Work Location:
  
  Onsite
• Unit/Department:
  Urgent Aid /Calumet City Family Care Center
• CBA Code:
  Non‑Union

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 the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.